Savannah River National Laboratory
John Bobbitt has extensive work experience in various engineering and advisory roles. John currently works at Savannah River National Laboratory as the Chief Engineer in the Advanced Technology and Analysis Division. In the past, they have held positions as a Strategic Advisor and a Manager in the Global Security Directorate at the same company. Prior to their current position, they worked as a Fellow Engineer in advanced manufacturing and energy science research. John has also worked as a Race Engineer for US RaceTronics, Ophanim Motorsports, Forty7 Motorsports, MLT Motorsports, and Mitchum Motorsports. Additionally, they served as the President of Exponent Design Works. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Contract Engineer for Ingersoll Rand Club Car and as a Race Engineer for Highcroft Racing and CET Racing.
John Bobbitt earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Virginia Tech between 1987 and 1991. John later pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, although the specific dates are unknown.
Savannah River National Laboratory
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multidiscipline research and development center, where accomplished scientists and engineers solve the Nation’s most challenging environmental and security problems. With a staff of more than 1,100 dedicated and safety-focused professionals, SRNL protects the nation by applying science to global security, the environment and the energy economy. The laboratory uses its unique scientific and engineering expertise to develop and deploy practical solutions with high returns on investment for the Nation. SRNL innovations include advances in energy storage technology, materials science, and nuclear non-proliferation. The laboratory also provides field-proven expertise for environmental cleanup and managing the Nation’s nuclear materials. SRNL conducts research in specialized laboratories for the safe study and handling of radioactive materials, laboratories for ultra-sensitive measurement and analysis of radioactive materials, internationally accredited analytical laboratories, and the only radiological crime investigation laboratory in the U.S. Working with an established network of industry, academic, and public partners, SRNL has advanced scientific discovery and commercial innovation. SRNL also fuels the Nation’s economy by licensing its patented technologies to private companies for commercialization. Whether it is optimizing chemical processes to safely dispose of legacy nuclear waste, collaborating with partners on grid security or using its expertise in nuclear materials science to make the world safer, SRNL works every day to secure the nation’s future.