Doug Collins
About Doug Collins
Doug Collins serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Physical Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience at the laboratory, having previously worked in various project management roles over a span of more than a decade.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Doug Collins serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Physical Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2021, overseeing operations and strategic initiatives within the directorate. His role involves managing various projects and ensuring alignment with the laboratory's mission in physical sciences.
Previous Positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Before his current role, Doug Collins held several positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He was the Associate Director of Project Management from 2019 to 2020 and served as the Deputy Project Management Director from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he worked as an IT Project Manager from 2007 to 2019 and as the IT/Quality Manager for the Exascale Computing Project from 2016 to 2019.
Educational Background
Doug Collins earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the College of Engineering at Tennessee Technological University, where he studied from 1997 to 2002. He later pursued a Master's degree in Management and Human Resources at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, completing his studies from 2020 to 2022.
Experience in Project Management
With extensive experience in project management, Doug Collins has contributed significantly to various initiatives at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His roles have included overseeing project management operations and ensuring the successful execution of projects within the laboratory's framework.