Reducing nuclear risk
From the world’s first continuously operating nuclear reactor to follow-on discoveries over the years, ORNL has developed unparalleled nuclear infrastructure, operations, and knowledge. Today, we build on this legacy to deliver the full spectrum of scientific, technical, and operational solutions to nonproliferation challenges around the globe.
We're a multidisciplinary team
We're a multidisciplinary team
From materials science and analytical chemistry to data science and software development, our scientists and technical staff are highly skilled in the disciplines most needed to solve pressing nuclear nonproliferation challenges. We combine our expertise to develop and implement nuclear collection and detection technologies, advance scientific understanding of the nuclear fuel cycle, and strengthen international safeguards and nonproliferation regimes. We're passionate about reducing the risk of nuclear materials being used illicitly while enabling their secure, peaceful use in clean energy, medical, and industrial applications around the world.