Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a premier national security research institution, delivering science and technology to protect our nation and promote global stability. Operated by Triad National Security, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), LANL tackles some of the most complex scientific and engineering challenges in the world.
LANL’s strengths lie in multidisciplinary research across fields like materials science, nuclear physics, high-performance computing, and national security applications.
Research initiatives driven by LANL scientists include deep collaborations with Georgia Tech faculty and students—ranging from student fellowships and postdoctoral programs to joint research appointments and classified project collaborations.
Explore Georgia Tech’s interactive data dashboard highlighting the impactful research, key partnerships, and strategic milestones that define its growing collaboration with LANL.
Partnership Intersection
Together, Georgia Tech and LANL are pioneering advancements in:
Nuclear Deterrence & Emerging Threats – Ensuring national security through next-generation technologies.
Advanced Computing & Artificial Intelligence – Pushing the boundaries of high-performance computing and machine learning.
Energy Security & Climate Resilience – Developing innovative solutions for sustainable energy and environmental challenges.
Quantum Information Science – Advancing quantum computing, cryptography, and communications.
Materials Science & Engineering – Exploring novel materials for defense, energy, and industrial applications.
Cybersecurity & Digital Assurance – Protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring data integrity.
Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Defense & National Security – Strengthening deterrence and intelligence capabilities through cutting-edge research.
- Climate & Energy Solutions – Innovating in clean energy, carbon reduction, and climate modeling.
- High-Performance Computing – Leading advancements in simulations, data analytics, and quantum computing.
- Advanced Materials & Manufacturing – Pioneering new materials for extreme environments and energy efficiency.
- Cyber & Information Security – Developing robust security frameworks for emerging digital threats.
Georgia Institute of Technology
- Georgia Tech's engineering and computing Colleges are the largest and among the highest-ranked in the nation. The Institute also offers outstanding programs in business, design, liberal arts, and sciences.
- With more than $1 billion annually in research awards across all six Colleges and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), Georgia Tech is among the nation’s most research-intensive universities. It is an engine of economic development for the state of Georgia, the Southeast, and the nation.
- Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. Its mission and strategic plan are focused on making a positive impact in the lives of people everywhere.
- For more than 135 years, the people of Georgia Tech have dared to imagine and then create solutions for a better future. The innovative culture and leadership continue, for Progress and Service for all.
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Georgia Tech
Henry “Pete” La Pierre
Associate Professor
School of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Director of the NNSA Transuranic
Chemistry Center of Excellence
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Research & Innovation Opportunities
Defense & National Security – Strengthening deterrence and intelligence capabilities through cutting-edge research.
Climate & Energy Solutions – Innovating in clean energy, carbon reduction, and climate modeling.
High-Performance Computing – Leading advancements in simulations, data analytics, and quantum computing.
Advanced Materials & Manufacturing – Pioneering new materials for extreme environments and energy efficiency.
Cyber & Information Security – Developing robust security frameworks for emerging digital threats.
Workforce Development & Joint Appointments
LANL and Georgia Tech are committed to cultivating top talent through:
- Joint Faculty & Researcher Appointments – Strengthening long-term collaboration and shared expertise.
- Student Internships & Fellowships – Providing hands-on research experiences in national security, energy, and computing.
- Postdoctoral Research Opportunities – Supporting groundbreaking research and leadership development in critical scientific fields.
Through formalized agreements, Georgia Tech and LANL ensure seamless collaboration and impactful research outcomes.
