Fred Streitz
About Fred Streitz
Fred Streitz is a Chief Computational Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2011. He has held various leadership roles in high-performance computing and has contributed significantly to advancements in artificial intelligence and supercomputing.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Fred Streitz has held multiple significant positions at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). He has served as Chief Computational Scientist since 2011, where he focuses on advanced computational methods. Previously, he was the Director of the HPC Innovation Center from 2011 to 2022, leading efforts in high-performance computing. Additionally, he directed the Institute for Scientific Computing Research from 2008 to 2014. Throughout his tenure at LLNL, he has contributed to multidisciplinary teams that have won the Gordon Bell Prize twice, recognizing outstanding achievements in supercomputing.
Current Role at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Since 2022, Fred Streitz has been working as a Senior Advisor at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Washington, D.C. In this role, he provides expertise in computational science and its applications to public health. His background in high-performance computing and artificial intelligence informs his contributions to the CDC's initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Fred Streitz earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Harvey Mudd College. He furthered his education at The Johns Hopkins University, where he obtained both a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in Physics. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in computational science and high-performance computing.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
Fred Streitz serves as an Associate Editor for the International Journal of High Performance Computing Applications, contributing to the dissemination of research in the field. He is also a member of the White House National AI Research Resource Task Force, where he participates in discussions and initiatives related to artificial intelligence research and policy.
Previous Academic and Research Positions
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Fred Streitz worked as an Assistant Professor at Auburn University. He also held a position as a National Research Council Fellow at the Naval Research Laboratory, where he engaged in advanced research projects. These experiences have shaped his expertise in scientific computing and research methodologies.