John Hill, a physicist whose work includes the study of x-ray scattering research, has been named deputy director for science and technology at the Brookhaven National Laboratory. He started at his new role on July 1st.
According to PrincetonInstruments.com, x-ray scattering involves studying how x-rays interact with material to reveal a host of information about the object including structural, elemental and atomic data.
Hill's appointment comes after an international search that began in March 2022 to replace the outgoing deputy director, Robert Tribble.
JoAnne Hewett, who was named the next director of Brookhaven Lab in April and will take over the top job later this summer sang Hill’s praises.
“John Hill offers vision, institutional knowledge, and a track record of sound leadership," she said.
In his new position, Hill will work closely with Hewett to chart the Lab’s future research directions. More than 2,600 scientists, engineers, technicians, and professionals at BNL are currently working to address challenges in a number of areas including artificial intelligence, clean energy and climate science, quantum computing and national security.
Hillside said he was excited to be taking on the role.
“Brookhaven Lab has a long history of carrying out world-leading science for the benefit of the Nation and I am honored to be chosen to help lead the Lab as we continue that tradition and seek to answer some of the most important scientific questions facing the world today,” he said.
Brookhaven celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2022 and is home to seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries and countless advances. Its 5,322-acre site attracts scientists from across the country and around the world. The Lab’s annual budget is approximately $700 million, much of which is funded by the DOE and its Office of Science.