The Savannah River National Laboratory Advanced Engineered Cellular Magmatics (AECM) technology team has been named as a winner for the 2025 R&D 100 Awards. SRNL Researcher Cory Trivelpiece and his team developed the technology in partnership with Silica-X, Inc. Often called the “Oscars of Innovation,” the R&D 100 Awards recognize the most significant scientific and…
Savannah River National Laboratory and the University of South Carolina announced the joint appointment of Dr. William Ramsey, a technical program manager for SRNL, who will collaborate on research initiatives between the two institutions. “I’m pleased that the Darla Moore School of Business has the distinction of housing the first University of South Carolina and…
SRNL held its third annual Research SLAM August 13 at the Aiken Community Theater, where a panel of judges listened to presentations by eight early-career SRNL researchers. The presenters provided three-minute summaries of their scientific work in a fast-paced, engaging competition to showcase their role in advancing innovation. First and second place winners were announced…
Engineered Cellular Magmatics, known as ECMs, are a revolution in traditional foam glass technology that involves taking recycled materials, such as recycled glass or other feedstocks, crushing these materials into a powder and processing them thermally. Five years ago the Advanced Research Projects Agency with the Department of Energy established a program seeking to create…
Savannah River National Laboratory and the University of South Carolina announced the joint appointment of Dr. Sirivatch Shimpalee, who was among the pioneers in the development of three-dimensional models for fuel cells which advanced the understanding of flow and electrochemical behavior. “We are happy that Dr. Shimpalee is joining USC’s growing ranks of SRNL joint…
Savannah River National Laboratory and the University of Arizona announced the joint appointment of M. Bonner Denton, a recognized expert in analytical chemical instrumentation, who will collaborate on research initiatives between the two institutions. “Dr. Denton is a pillar of the analytical science community, and it has been a personal privilege to learn from and…
Savannah River National Laboratory and the University of Georgia have announced the joint appointment of J. Marshall Shepherd, an internationally recognized expert in weather and climate who will collaborate on research initiatives between the two institutions. “We are very excited to welcome Dr. Shepherd to SRNL,” said SRNL scientist Brian Viner. “This appointment represents an…
Savannah River National Laboratory’s International Trade Analysis and Policy Support group hosted its first University of Georgia Research Institute (UGARI) Scholar, Kaley Walker. The UGARI Scholar Mentorship program allows University of Georgia (UGA) students to work alongside SRNL personnel and utilize SRNL’s unique capabilities and instrumentation to further their academic research. Walker, pursuing a master’s…
With the wide variety of legacy nuclear materials across the Department of Energy (DOE) complex, it’s critical to keep a detailed inventory on the type and location of these materials. Though inventories are maintained regularly, at the end of each fiscal year an in-depth inventory assessment is performed that accounts for the specific characteristics of…
Savannah River National Laboratory and Duke University recently announced a first for the two institutions with the appointment of Dr. Jason J. Amsden to collaborate on research activities between the two institutions as a joint appointee. “I am honored to receive this joint appointment with SRNL,” said Amsden. “I look forward to working with SRNL…
Savannah River National Laboratory and Augusta University recently announced Guido F. Verbeck, Ph.D., an expert in mass spectrometry instrument design and development, as a joint appointee, a role through which he will collaborate on research activities between the two institutions. “This collaboration between Augusta University and Savannah River National Laboratory will enhance the reach of…
Dale Hitchcock, a fellow scientist in the Savannah River National Laboratory’s Tritium Technology Division, was recently appointed to Clemson University as a joint appointee, a role through which he will further collaborative research activities between the two institutions. “I am excited for the opportunity to further collaborate with Clemson,” said Hitchcock. “As an alumni of…