During a ceremony on Feb. 5, Borsuk’s colleagues got here collectively to honor his lengthy legacy and excellent management with NRL.
Borsuk was introduced the Department of the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award for service because the assistant director of analysis for methods on the NRL from January 2018 to January 2026.
Reflecting on his profession, Borsuk expressed gratitude for the chance to serve the Department of the Navy’s premier analysis establishment.
“It has been the honor to contribute to NRL’s mission,” he mentioned. “The talent and dedication of the people here are outstanding. I am grateful for the colleagues, mentors and teams who made this journey so rewarding, and I turn the next chapter confident that NRL’s future remains bright. Learning, teaching and being taught are extraordinary hallmarks of NRL’s Science and Technology culture that I cherish.”
Borsuk has been with NRL for over 42 years, serving as NRL’s Associate Director of Research for Systems since 2006. His government management to 4 main analysis divisions and one workplace spanned optics, electromagnetic warfare, data know-how, radar and signature applied sciences. As a sign of his excellent efforts for the Navy and the Nation, Borsuk acquired 5 Senior Executive Presidential Rank Awards over the course of his profession, two of which have been Distinguished and three of which have been Meritorious.
Throughout his tenure, Borsuk directed the conduct, effectiveness and strategic course of NRL’s methods-targeted analysis applications, making certain the laboratory remained on the forefront of scientific discovery and technological innovation. He additionally served because the Focus Area Coordinator for NRL’s Electronics Base applications and because the inaugural Director of the just lately established NRL Quantum Science Institute, shaping investments in foundational analysis that underpin the Navy’s future warfighting methods.
“Dr. Borsuk’s impact on naval science and technology is remarkable,” mentioned NRL Director of Research Dr. Bruce Danly, SES. “He has been a steady, thoughtful and visionary leader whose commitment to excellence strengthened our research enterprise and advanced technologies that will serve the Navy for decades. His legacy is woven into the DNA of NRL.”
Prior to turning into an affiliate director, Borsuk served for 23 years because the superintendent of the Electronics Science and Technology Division. There, he guided a broad portfolio of fundamental and utilized analysis in digital supplies, strong-state gadgets, nanometer-scale electronics, quantum data science and know-how, vacuum electronics, and circuits. His management was instrumental in positioning NRL as a world chief in electronics improvements.
Borsuk earned his doctorate in physics from Georgetown University in 1973 and is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). His intensive physique of labor consists of quite a few publications, a number of awarded patents and important contributions to the broader scientific neighborhood, together with 18 years of service on the Editorial Board of theIEEE Proceedings.
His achievements have been acknowledged with a few of the highest honors in authorities and engineering, together with 5 Presidential Rank Senior Executive Awards – most just lately the Distinguished Rank Award in 2010 and once more in 2017 – the IEEE Frederik Philips Medal, the IEEE Harry Diamond Memorial Award, the IEEE Millennium Medal and an IR-100 Award.
“Gerry’s technical depth and long-view approach to research management always set the highest standards,” mentioned NRL Associate Director of Research for Ocean and Atmospheric Science and Technology, Dr. Christoph Englert, SES. “He understood not only where the latest state-of-the-art was, but where it needed to go. His leadership shaped generations of researchers and helped build the foundation for many of NRL’s most impactful programs.”
NRL’s Associate Director of Research for the Materials Science and Component Technology Directorate Dr. Peter Matic, SES, mentioned “Gerry brought an unwavering dedication to advancing the Navy’s most challenging research priorities. His ability to integrate scientific disciplines, apply scientific advances to anticipated technological needs and support his people made him a truly exceptional leader. NRL and the nation are better because of his service.”
Bernie Kelm, NRL Acting Director of the Naval Center for Space Technology, echoed that sentiment. “What always stood out about Gerry was not just his intellect, but his humility and genuine care for the workforce. He had a unique ability to inspire trust and bring out the best in the teams he led. We will miss his steady counsel and wise perspective.”