Graham Rossano
About Graham Rossano
Graham Rossano serves as the US ITER Chief Engineer and Liaison to the ITER Organization at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has extensive experience in engineering and project management, having held various roles in organizations such as Westinghouse Electric Company, CB&I, and the United States Navy.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Graham Rossano serves as the US ITER Chief Engineer and Liaison to the ITER Organization at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering efforts related to the ITER project, which aims to demonstrate the feasibility of fusion as a large-scale and carbon-free source of energy.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current role, Graham Rossano worked at several organizations in project management positions. He was a Project Manager at Westinghouse Electric Company in 2016 for 11 months. He also served as a Project Manager at CB&I from 2004 to 2015, accumulating 11 years of experience. Additionally, he worked as an Engineering Manager at TerraPower LLC from 2017 to 2019.
Military Background
Graham Rossano has a military background, having served in the United States Navy as a Lieutenant Commander from 1983 to 1994 for 11 years. His experience in the Navy provided him with a foundation in leadership and engineering principles that he has applied throughout his career.
Educational Qualifications
Graham Rossano holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) from the Naval Postgraduate School. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from the United States Naval Academy. His educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his engineering roles.
Career Timeline
Graham Rossano's career spans several notable organizations. He worked at Marine Systems Corp. as a Program Manager from 2003 to 2004 and at Trigen as Manager of Business Development from 1994 to 1998. He also served as the US ITER Technical Systems Division Director at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2019 to 2022.