Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Lab Manager

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a multiprogram science and technology laboratory managed for the U.S. Department of Energy by the University of Tennessee-Battelle LLC. Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of clean, abundant energy; restore and protect the environment; and contribute to national security.

 

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 14:23
Scientists Track Tiny Structures Key to Advanced ElectronicsProviding new insights into energy management at extremely small scales
Thu, 06/05/2025 - 12:03
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- As demand for energy-intensive computing grows, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new technique that lets scientists see in unprecedented detail how interfaces move…
Advancing Aerospace Additive ManufacturingTechnology creates jet engines and oil coolers from 3D-printed aluminum
Mon, 06/02/2025 - 12:03
When Jonaaron Jones started his master’s degree at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville (UT), his mentor invited him to visit the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, or MDF, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). “I saw a metal 3D-printed part…
Decoding Biological Complexity With Mass SpectrometryDemonstrating how high-performance analytical measurements yield insights
Wed, 05/14/2025 - 12:01
Robert “Bob” Hettich has spent much of his career at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) demonstrating how high-performance analytical measurements, in particular mass spectrometry, can yield remarkable insights into…
Single-Qubit SensingNew spin on quantum materials discovery
Tue, 04/01/2025 - 12:02
Working at nanoscale dimensions, billionths of a meter in size, a team of scientists led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) revealed a new way to measure high-speed fluctuations in magnetic materials. Knowledge…
Polymer Editing Upcycles Waste Into Higher-Performance PlasticsTwo metathesis processes could improve plastic waste’s effects on the environment and circular economy
Wed, 03/05/2025 - 12:01
By editing the polymers of discarded plastics, chemists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have found a way to generate new macromolecules with more valuable properties than those of the starting material.…
Neutrons Reveal Lithium Flow Could Boost Battery PerformanceJoint project with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Duke University

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 00:00
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- A team of scientists led by a professor from Duke University discovered a way to help make batteries safer, charge faster, and last longer. They relied on neutrons at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National…
New U.S. Department of Energy PortalProvides open, accountable energy information for future data economy

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 23:58
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity, in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has launched an experimental platform for energy sector-related data with enhanced emphasis on governance and…
ORNL Included in $67 Million From U.S. Department of EnergyFor AI in science research
Mon, 11/18/2024 - 12:01
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- The U.S. Department of Energy took a major step in establishing artificial intelligence as a priority in the coming decades. Specifically, Energy has announced a $67 million investment in a number of AI projects from…
Oak Ridge Research Supports Domestic Manufacturing for IndustryMaking massive metallurgical manufacturing more precise and viable
Mon, 10/28/2024 - 12:02
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are using advanced manufacturing techniques to revitalize the domestic production of very large metal parts that weigh at least 10,000 lb each and are necessary for a…
Wind Blade Composite Project From ORNL Wins Green Design Innovation AwardACE Award for Composites Excellence by the American Composites Manufacturers Association
Wed, 10/23/2024 - 12:00
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory were recently honored with the prestigious ACE Award for Composites Excellence by the American Composites Manufacturers Association. The team won…