Alan S. Icenhour, Ph.D.

Education:

• Ph.D., Nuclear, University of Tennessee
• M.S., Nuclear Engineering, University of Tennessee
• B.S., Nuclear Engineering, North Carolina State University

Background:

Alan Icenhour, Ph.D., has more than 35 years of experience with nuclear technologies. His work has included operations of nuclear facilities and reactors, as well as research and development on a range of nuclear fuel cycle topics such as enrichment, radiochemical processing, stable and radioisotope production, nuclear fuels, radiation effects on materials, radioactive waste management, and nuclear security. He retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) after more than 32 years in March 2023.

In his last role at ORNL he was the Deputy Laboratory Director for Operations and the Chief Operating Officer. He has previously served ORNL as the associate laboratory director for the Isotope Science and Engineering Directorate and the Nuclear Science and Engineering Directorate. He has also served as the director for three ORNL research divisions. Prior to joining ORNL, he was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy, serving on a nuclear submarine. After leaving active duty, he continued as a reservist, retiring with the rank of Captain. He is a fellow of the American Nuclear Society and an NC State Distinguished Engineering Alumnus.