Eddie Vineyard
About Eddie Vineyard
Eddie Vineyard serves as the Director of the Building Technologies Research and Integration Center at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2014. He has over three decades of experience in research and engineering, primarily at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has held various roles since 1980.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Eddie Vineyard serves as the Director of the Building Technologies Research and Integration Center at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to advancements in building technologies and integration strategies. His leadership focuses on research and development initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency and sustainability in building systems.
Previous Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Eddie Vineyard has extensive experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he worked for a total of 29 years. He was a Research Staff Member from 1980 to 2000, followed by a role as Senior Research Staff Member from 2000 to 2009. He then served as Group Leader from 2010 to 2014. His roles involved significant contributions to various research projects within the laboratory.
Early Career at General Electric
Eddie Vineyard began his career as a Design Engineer at General Electric, where he worked for two years from 1978 to 1980 in Boston, Massachusetts. This early experience provided him with foundational skills in design engineering, which he later applied in his research and leadership roles.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Eddie Vineyard earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His studies spanned from 1972 to 1978, equipping him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his subsequent career in research and engineering.