David C. Bader
About David C. Bader
David C. Bader is the Climate Program Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he oversees climate research initiatives. He has over 35 years of experience in meteorology and climate science, including previous roles at the U.S. Department of Energy and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
David C. Bader currently serves as the Climate Program Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2011, overseeing the climate research program at this prominent Department of Energy research institution. His role involves leading initiatives that address critical climate challenges through advanced research and modeling techniques.
Previous Roles at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Before his current role, David Bader worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as the Director of the Program for Climate Model Diagnosis and Intercomparison from 2003 to 2009. In this capacity, he contributed to the evaluation and improvement of climate models, enhancing the understanding of climate variability and change.
Education and Expertise
David Bader earned his PhD in Atmospheric Science from Colorado State University, where he studied from 1975 to 1985. With over 35 years of experience, he specializes in the intersection of meteorology, climate science, and high-performance computational technologies, making significant contributions to the field.
Experience at U.S. Department of Energy
David Bader served as the SciDAC Director at the U.S. Department of Energy from 2001 to 2002. In this role, he focused on the integration of scientific research and advanced computing technologies to enhance climate modeling and analysis capabilities.
Leadership at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
From 2009 to 2011, David Bader was the Deputy Director of the Oak Ridge Climate Change Science Institute. His leadership contributed to advancing climate change research and fostering collaboration among scientists in the field.
Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM) Project
David Bader serves as the Lead Principal Investigator for the Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM) Project. This project is a continuation of the Accelerated Climate Modeling for Energy Project, focusing on developing advanced climate models to support energy-related research and policy.