Chris Fall

Chris Fall is vice president for applied sciences. He leads core research and development in emerging technology domains including quantum computing, material science, synthetic biology, and space. He directs the Clinical Insights Innovation Cell and five MITRE Labs innovation centers spanning life, physical, and health sciences; transportation; economics; acquisition; and enterprise strategy. Fall also leads over 1,100 engineers, scientists, analysts, clinicians, and strategists in solving critical scientific challenges for our nation.

Previously, Fall was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the director of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, the nation's largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences. He was responsible for 10 of the department’s 17 national laboratories and played a key part in the department’s investments in quantum science, synthetic biology, and artificial intelligence. He also served as acting director of ARPA-E and led the department’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.