Director, Center for Functional Nanomaterials

Key Responsibilities

• Lead CFN scientific and facility strategy, working with the CFN leadership team to design, assess, and adjust the five-year strategic plan in alignment with national science priorities.
• Oversee the CFN research program across all scientific groups, ensuring productive alignment between staff research and facility capabilities.
• Manage the CFN operating budget allocating resources for facility operations and sustained investment in new nanoscience capabilities.
• Ensure safe facility operations, fostering a culture of safety across all CFN activities.
• Represent the CFN within BNL by contributing to Laboratory-level strategic initiatives.

User Program and DOE Relationship

• Ensure a productive, and well-supported user community by engaging in multiple ways, including through the Users Executive Committee, to communicate facility plans, gather feedback, and strengthen the user program.
• Cultivate the CFN relationship with the DOE Office of Basic Energy Sciences, keeping them apprised of CFN accomplishments, operational status, and strategic directions.
• Lead the CFN through DOE facility operations reviews and all associated preparation, documentation, and follow-up.
• Work closely with the DOE Program Manager, maintaining regular communication on facility operations, research highlights, and staff accomplishments.

Staff Development and Organizational Culture

• Recruit, develop, and retain a cross functional staff of 70 expert scientists and technical professionals.
• Foster a dynamic, inclusive work environment where staff contributions are recognized and staff members are encouraged to grow professionally.
• Communicate the CFN mission clearly and consistently to staff, users, DOE, and the broader scientific community.

BNL and Institutional Engagement

• Engage the CFN Advisory Committees, organizing regular meetings and responding to committee recommendations.
• Represent the CFN in internal BNL leadership forums, including strategic planning.
• Present the CFN to external audiences including DOE staff, visiting scientists and leaders, and the general public.