Kimberly Budil
About Kimberly Budil
Kimberly Budil is the Laboratory Director at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Ph.D. in engineering and applied science from the University of California, Davis, and has held various leadership roles in both government and academia.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Kimberly Budil currently serves as the Laboratory Director at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the laboratory's operations and strategic direction. Prior to her current role, she worked as the Principal Associate Director for Weapons and Complex Integration at LLNL from 2019 to 2021. Budil has a history of increasing management responsibility within the laboratory, contributing to various initiatives and projects during her tenure.
Education and Expertise
Kimberly Budil holds a Ph.D. in engineering and applied science from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 1987 to 1994. She was recognized as a Hertz Fellow during her doctoral studies. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Illinois Chicago, completing her degree from 1983 to 1987. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in applied science and engineering.
Background
Before her current role at LLNL, Kimberly Budil held several significant positions. She served as the Vice President for National Laboratories at the University of California Office of the President from 2014 to 2019. She also worked as a Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary for Science at the U.S. Department of Energy for one year in 2009 to 2010. Budil has experience serving as a detailee in Washington, D.C., which adds to her extensive background in national laboratory management and policy.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Kimberly Budil has participated in various professional and community outreach activities. She has served on several boards, contributing to the advancement of scientific research and education. Her roles have included significant responsibilities in strategic deterrence and complex integration, reflecting her leadership in critical areas of national security and scientific innovation.