Savannah River National Laboratory
Will James is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in energy technology and program management. Currently serving as a Sr Fellow Program Manager at Savannah River National Laboratory since October 2018, Will oversees multidisciplinary programs in clean energy and nuclear materials. Prior roles at the U.S. Department of Energy included Technology Manager for the Battery R&D Team, focusing on the establishment of a Li-ion Battery Recycling R&D center, and leading the Safety, Codes, and Standards Program within the Fuel Cell Technologies Office, where contributions were made to the development of regulations and standards for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Earlier experience at Savannah River National Laboratory included positions as Senior Engineer A and Post-doctoral Researcher, alongside a role as Technical Adviser in the Fuel Cell Technologies Office. Will holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Carolina.
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.