J. Scott Miller, Ph.D., has joined ORAU as a Senior Research Advisor for the organization.
In his new role, Miller will share extensive technical expertise and company-wide, cross-programmatic support for strategic growth in corporate programs and in bolstering the ORAU research enterprise. He will also provide technical consultation to senior management and develop advanced concepts, techniques and standards in targeted growth areas.
“We are very excited to welcome Scott to ORAU’s business development team,” said Wanda Gamble, ORAU vice president of business development. “His experience as a successful leader in operations, financial performance, and programmatic and personnel management will provide ORAU with critical knowledge and skills as we continue to expand our corporate opportunities.”
Prior to joining ORAU, Miller served as the Vice President for Energy, Materials and Propulsion at CFD Research Corporation in Huntsville, Ala. Before that, he served as the Universities Space Research Association Director for both the USRA Science and Technology Institute, and the USRA operation of the NASA Postdoctoral Program.
Miller earned his doctoral degree in physical chemistry from Louisiana State University and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Mississippi College.