Mark Sutton
About Mark Sutton
Mark Sutton serves as the Engineering Assistant Deputy Associate Director for Operations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2000 in various roles. He has a strong background in chemistry and radiochemistry, contributing to research on urban recovery from chemical, biological, or nuclear terrorism and collaborating with multiple U.S. government agencies and international organizations.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Mark Sutton currently serves as the Engineering Assistant Deputy Associate Director for Operations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2020. Prior to this role, he worked as the Deputy Division Leader for Operations in the Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, he was the Associate Program Leader for Nuclear Energy from 2000 to 2016. His extensive tenure at the laboratory spans over two decades, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives related to nuclear energy and safety.
Education and Expertise
Mark Sutton earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry from Loughborough University, completing his studies from 1992 to 1995. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Radiochemistry from the same institution, studying from 1995 to 1999. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in nuclear science and analytical chemistry.
Background
Mark Sutton has a diverse professional background that includes significant contributions to research on urban recovery following chemical, biological, or nuclear terrorism. His work has involved collaboration with various U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Defense. He has also engaged with international organizations such as British Nuclear Fuels Ltd and the Canadian Office of Nuclear Waste Management Organization.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Mark Sutton has published peer-reviewed articles, technical reports, and conference presentations focused on nuclear waste disposal. His contributions to the field have been recognized in various professional forums, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge and practices in nuclear safety and waste management.