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
Licensed ORNL Technology Makes Magnets With Fewer Critical MineralsInnovative technology improves supply chain resilience
Wed, 08/13/2025 - 12:02
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- United Rare Earths has licensed two innovative technologies from Oak Ridge National Laboratory aimed at reducing dependence on critical rare earth elements. These technologies support the creation of high-performance magnets…
Reducing Cost, Supply Chain Constraints for Fast-Charging EV BatteriesResearchers develop lighter, more affordable current collector
Thu, 07/17/2025 - 12:02
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Strengthening the competitiveness of the American transportation industry relies on developing domestically produced electric vehicle batteries that enable rapid charging and long-range performance. However, the energy…
Simulations Reveal Secrets to Strengthening Carbon Fiber With the help of the world’s fastest supercomputer, scientists just simulated 5 million atoms to crack the code
Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:03
Stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum, carbon fiber is a staple in aerospace and high-performance vehicles. Now, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have found a way to make it even stronger. ORNL…
3D-Printed Metal Molds Poised to Accelerate U.S. Auto ManufacturingFaster, more cost-effective approach to producing large composite components for automakers
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 12:01
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Recent advancements at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) show that 3D-printed metal molds offer a faster, more cost-effective and flexible approach to producing large composite components…
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…