Sue Clark

Bio

Sue Clark is the deputy director of Science and Technology at the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL). She serves as SRNL’s chief research officer and is responsible for the Science and Energy Security Mission initiative, instilling the proper safety culture in the research organizations, and delivering an integrated science and technology strategy.

Clark began her career working as a staff scientist for Westinghouse Savannah River Technology Center, followed by four years as a research ecologist for the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory. Prior to joining SRNL, she served as the chief science and technology officer for the Energy and Environment directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), overseeing research for multiple Department of Energy mission sponsors. She directed PNNL’s Nuclear Materials Processing initiative, developing a vision and strategy spanning PNNL’s collective nuclear research enterprise and nuclear operations.

Clark also served as a faculty member for the Washington State University (WSU) Chemistry Department, rising to the rank of Regents’ Professor, the institution’s highest academic rank. As a joint appointee between PNNL and WSU, Clark launched the Nuclear Science and Technology Institute, with a focus on workforce development and engaging academic faulty through joint appointments with the laboratory. Additionally, Clark received the Garvan-Olin Medal and the Glenn T. Seaborg Award in Nuclear Science from the American Chemical Society for her technical contributions.

Clark has a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Lander University, and a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in chemistry from Florida State University.