Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a multidisciplinary national laboratory managed by UT-Battelle for the U.S. Department of Energy. It focuses on scientific discovery and technological innovation across a broad spectrum of fields, including energy, advanced materials, computing, and national security. In the infrastructure industry, ORNL's role is primarily as a research and development institution, driving advancements in energy systems, grid modernization, sustainable materials, and resilient infrastructure solutions.
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Strategic Overview
- Focuses on scientific discovery and technological innovation to address national challenges in energy, advanced materials, computing, and national security.
- Plays a critical role in developing foundational science and engineering solutions for grid modernization, energy storage, advanced manufacturing, and resilient infrastructure.
- Engages in extensive partnerships with academia, industry, and other government agencies to translate research into practical applications.
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Key People
Stephen E. Streiffer
Director
Susan Hubbard
Deputy Director for Science and Technology
Michelle Buchanan
Deputy Director for Operations
Track Record
81
Years Active
Notable projects: Frontier Supercomputer (world's fastest), Advanced Reactor Development (e.g., Molten Salt Reactor Experiment), Grid Modernization Initiative, Additive Manufacturing for Energy Applications
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Global Infrastructure Sherpa