Distinguished staff scientist Larry Baylor serves as the interim Fusion Nuclear Science, Technology & Engineering section head and Blanket and Fuel Cycle group leader in ORNL’s Fusion Energy Division, where he has performed research since 1989. Larry is recognized as a world leader in pellet physics and fueling systems for fusion devices, including leading the team that pioneered the cryogenic shattered pellet injection technology for disruption mitigation. He has led the development of fueling systems for numerous fusion facilities worldwide and has played a major role in establishing ORNL as a leader in cryogenic pellet technologies for fusion devices.
Larry received a doctorate in physics from the University of Tennessee. He is a fellow of the American Physical Society and a senior member of the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers. He received the 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award from the American Nuclear Society’s fusion energy division. Larry is recognized as a leader and expert in his field by colleagues in fusion science from around the globe and as a mentor for early career researchers.