"Mikes background includes key academic, research, and management roles as a leading particle physicist teaching at some of Americas finest universities, former director of DOEs Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, and Presidential Chair in Physics at UC Santa Barbara (UCSB). These experiences will ensure that LBNL continues to advance solutions to pressing scientific and energy challenges under his leadership.
We look forward to seeing the important innovations LBNL will produce under Mikes leadership to help realize Americas low-carbon economy and advance scientific frontiers.
I also thank outgoing LBNL Director, Dr. Paul Alvisatos, for his excellent service since 2009. As director, Paul continued LBNLs legacy of advancing research and development for physical, life and computer sciences, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. In addition, Paul was a leader in elevating the Departments strategic relationship with the National Laboratories and in their networked approach to scientific challenges.
