Michael Pivovaroff
About Michael Pivovaroff
Michael Pivovaroff serves as the Associate Deputy Director for Science and Technology at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has held various leadership roles since 2004. He has over 25 years of experience in the Department of Energy complex and holds a Ph.D. in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Michael Pivovaroff serves as the Associate Deputy Director for Science and Technology at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2022. In this role, he oversees strategic initiatives and guides the development of the annual Investment Strategy for Science and Technology. He also co-chairs the Principal Deputies Committee, which facilitates actions and implementations for the Senior Management Team. His leadership is instrumental in aligning laboratory objectives with national and global scientific challenges.
Previous Experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Pivovaroff has held multiple positions at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory over a span of 16 years. He worked as a Physicist from 2004 to 2020, and during this time, he also served as the Associate Division Leader for Physics from 2012 to 2016. He led the Space Initiative from 2014 to 2020 and was the Program Leader for Space Science and Security from 2016 to 2020. His contributions include delivering key results supporting laboratory-wide objectives and guiding the development of candidate Objectives and Key Results for 2024.
Education and Academic Background
Michael Pivovaroff holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1994 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley, from 1989 to 1993. Additionally, he studied National Security Affairs at Texas A&M University, achieving a Certificate from 2009 to 2010. His academic background supports his extensive career in scientific research and leadership.
Research and Development Contributions
Throughout his career, Pivovaroff has conducted research and developed capabilities for various U.S. government sponsors, including the National Nuclear Safety Administration, U.S. Air Force, NASA, and the Department of Homeland Security. He remains active in the scientific community, contributing to refereed articles and conference proceedings. His work has focused on addressing national security challenges through innovative scientific solutions.
Professional Affiliations and Service
Pivovaroff serves on review panels for the Department of Energy's Office of Science, the National Science Foundation, and NASA. His involvement in these panels reflects his commitment to advancing scientific research and technology. He has more than 25 years of experience in the Department of Energy complex, contributing to various initiatives and projects that align with national priorities.