2018 Releases

AIKEN, S.C. (December 4, 2018) – Savannah River National Laboratory, in collaboration with Clemson University, the University of South Carolina and Savannah River Consulting LLC, has demonstrated the use of electrochemical techniques to monitor the growth status and energy levels of microorganisms used in biotechnology industries. As published in a recent Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology…

AIKEN, S.C. (November 27, 2018) – Savannah River National Laboratory Advisory Scientist, Dr. Douglas Hunter has been named the 2018 recipient of the Donald Orth Lifetime Achievement Award for being a technical leader in improving the detection capabilities for low levels of noble gases in the atmosphere.  The Orth Award is the highest honor given…

AIKEN, S.C. (Sept. 4, 2018) – Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) and the University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) have agreed to create a Collegiate Affiliate Program providing opportunities for retired laboratory professionals to enhance student learning experiences.  Dr. Vahid Majidi, Laboratory Director, SRNL, and USC Aiken Chancellor Dr. Sandra J. Jordan signed a…

Hydrogen technology company licenses hydrogen isotope separation technology to build a system to be used in a nucleotide radiography application by a commercial laboratory  AIKEN, S.C. (August 28, 2018) – Savannah River National Laboratory has licensed its hydrogen isotope separation technology to Greenway Energy, LLC, an innovative hydrogen technologies company.  The license is for a…

Dr. Brian Powell, Fjeld Professor of Nuclear Environmental Engineering and Science, joins Savannah River National Lab to conduct research in environmental remediation and disposal of legacy nuclear waste  AIKEN, S.C. (May 16, 2018) – Savannah River National Laboratory and Clemson University have appointed Dr. Brian Powell to a joint faculty position to advance research on…

AIKEN, S.C. (April 26, 2018) –The Savannah River National Laboratory recognized more than 40 staff members for their scientific and technical excellence at its Research and Technology Recognition Reception this evening.  “The ability of the Savannah River National Laboratory to deliver on its important national missions relies on the intellectual curiosity and the drive for…

Engineering students from the University of South Carolina learn about national security and nuclear nonproliferation through hands-on activities and tours  AIKEN, S.C. (April 4, 2018) – Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) hosted 10 undergraduate and graduate students from the University of South Carolina for a two-day workshop to introduce them to nuclear safeguards.  “Safeguards” has…

Memorandum of Understanding formalizes relationship among DOE environmental cleanup and long-term stewardship organizations and Savannah River National Laboratory  AIKEN, S.C. (March 1, 2018) – Today, officials from the U.S. Department of Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formally establishing Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) as the lead national laboratory providing technical support to DOE’s…

Aiken, S.C. – March 1, 2018 – Dr. Vahid Majidi has been named Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Executive Vice President and Savannah River National Laboratory ( SRNL) Director, replacing Dr. Terry Michalske, who recently announced his decision to step down.  “Vahid’s extensive experience in addressing national issues and proven leadership skills make him an…

UofSC Chemical Engineering Professor John W. Weidner joins Savannah River National Lab to build regional smart manufacturing partnerships, provide electromechanical research expertise  AIKEN, S.C. (February 20, 2018) – Savannah River National Laboratory and the University of South Carolina’s College of Engineering and Computing have appointed Dr. John W. Weidner to the first joint faculty position…

Solar company licenses thermal energy storage technology created by the national lab to be in its products and plans to produce renewable energy at a lower cost than existing fossil fuel technologies  AIKEN, S.C. (January 26, 2018) –Savannah River National Laboratory has licensed its high-performance metal hydride-based thermal energy storage technology for concentrating solar power…