Cathy Martin
About Cathy Martin
Cathy Martin serves as the Radiation Protection Manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2002. With a background in Physics and extensive experience in radiation protection, she contributes to projects aimed at enhancing clean energy and environmental protection.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Cathy Martin has served as the Radiation Protection Manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since 2002. In this role, she oversees radiation protection efforts at a facility managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations and managing programs that support the laboratory's mission in isotope production and national security. ORNL is recognized for its contributions to scientific research and technological advancements.
Previous Experience at Galbraith Laboratories
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Cathy Martin worked as a Production Manager at Galbraith Laboratories, Inc. from 1977 to 2002. During her 25 years in this position, she gained extensive experience in managing production processes and ensuring quality control in a laboratory setting. Her tenure at Galbraith Laboratories provided her with a solid foundation in radiation safety and management.
Education and Expertise
Cathy Martin holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Physics from Middle Tennessee State University. She furthered her education at Thomas Edison State University, where she studied from 2011 to 2013. Her academic background in physics supports her expertise in radiation protection and safety management, which she applies in her current role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Contributions to Energy and Environmental Projects
In her current role, Cathy Martin is involved in projects aimed at increasing the availability of clean and abundant energy. She also contributes to initiatives focused on restoring and protecting the environment. Her work aligns with the broader goals of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which emphasizes scientific knowledge and technological solutions for energy and environmental challenges.