Cynthia Jenks
About Cynthia Jenks
Cynthia Jenks serves as the Associate Laboratory Director of Physical Sciences at ORNL, overseeing a diverse portfolio in materials and chemistry for energy and security applications.
Cynthia Jenks Associate Laboratory Director
Cynthia Jenks serves as the Associate Laboratory Director for Physical Sciences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). In this capacity, she stewards a comprehensive physical sciences portfolio. Her leadership spans various specialized fields, ensuring the advancement and application of key scientific research areas. Her role involves strategic oversight and management of the laboratory’s projects and initiatives related to physical sciences.
Cynthia Jenks Quantum Materials Research
As part of her duties at ORNL, Cynthia Jenks emphasizes research in quantum materials. This area of study focuses on understanding and developing materials with unique quantum properties that have potential applications in various advanced technologies. This includes studying their behavior at atomic and molecular levels to harness their properties for new and innovative uses in technology.
Cynthia Jenks Structural Materials and Alloys Expertise
Cynthia Jenks is involved in the research and development of structural materials and alloys. Structural materials research includes the development of new materials with superior mechanical properties for use in construction and manufacturing. Her work in alloys focuses on creating and optimizing metal mixtures for enhanced performance in industrial and technological applications.
Cynthia Jenks Soft Materials and Nanoscience Work
Cynthia Jenks oversees significant research endeavors in soft materials and nanoscience at ORNL. Soft materials research includes polymers, gels, and biological materials that have applications in a wide range of fields from medicine to consumer products. Nanoscience involves the study and manipulation of materials at the nanoscale, leading to advancements in electronics, medicine, and energy.
Cynthia Jenks Applications of Materials and Chemistry in Energy and Security
Under Cynthia Jenks's leadership, ORNL explores applications of materials and chemistry in the fields of energy and security. This research includes developing new materials and chemical processes that can improve energy efficiency, enhance energy storage solutions, and contribute to national security. Her work plays a critical role in advancing technologies that address some of the most pressing challenges in energy and security sectors.