Alan Icenhour

Dr. Alan Icenhour has nearly four decades of experience with nuclear technologies. His work has included operations of nuclear facilities and reactors, as well as research and development on a range of nuclear fuel cycle topics such as enrichment, radiochemical processing, stable and radioisotope production, nuclear fuels, radiation effects on materials, radioactive waste management, and nuclear security. He retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in 2023 after nearly 33 years of service. In his last role at ORNL, Dr. Icenhour was the Deputy Laboratory Director for Operations and the Chief Operating Officer. He has previously served ORNL as the associate laboratory director for the Isotope Science and Engineering Directorate and the Nuclear Science and Engineering Directorate. He has also served as the director for three ORNL research divisions.

Prior to joining ORNL, Dr. Icenhour was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy, serving on a nuclear submarine. After leaving active duty, he continued as a reservist, retiring with the rank of Captain.

Alan has a B.S. degree in nuclear engineering from North Carolina State University, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in nuclear engineering from the University of Tennessee. He is a fellow of the American Nuclear Society, an NC State Distinguished Engineering Alumnus, an inductee of the NC State Nuclear Engineering Wall of Fame and is a member of the University of Tennessee Nuclear Engineering Hall of Fame. He has served in leadership roles on numerous boards for educational, corporate, and nonprofit organizations.