Cami Collins
About Cami Collins
Cami Collins is a Group Lead at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2020, focusing on fusion energy technology. She has a background in physics and applied mathematics, with experience at institutions such as UC Irvine and General Atomics.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Cami Collins has served as Group Lead at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2020. In this role, she has focused on advancing fusion energy technology, contributing to initiatives aimed at enabling the construction of a U.S. fusion power plant. Her leadership involves overseeing research teams dedicated to fusion energy projects, emphasizing the integration of this technology into the power grid.
Previous Experience at General Atomics
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Cami Collins worked at General Atomics as a Research Scientist from 2016 to 2020. During her tenure, she engaged in various research and development projects related to fusion energy. Prior to this role, she was a Postdoctoral Researcher at UC Irvine from 2014 to 2016, where she further developed her expertise in fusion energy.
Education and Expertise
Cami Collins holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics and Applied Mathematics from Montana State University-Bozeman, which she completed from 2003 to 2007. She then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating in 2013. Her educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills to lead research teams in the field of fusion energy.
Research Contributions
Throughout her career, Cami Collins has been actively involved in research and development efforts aimed at integrating fusion energy into the power grid. Her work focuses on advancing the technology necessary for the successful implementation of fusion power, contributing to the broader goals of sustainable energy solutions.