Moody Altamimi
About Moody Altamimi
Moody Altamimi serves as the Director of the Office of Research Excellence at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2017. She has a strong background in computer science and has held various roles in academia and industry, including significant positions at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and Noblestar.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Moody Altamimi serves as the Director of the Office of Research Excellence at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since 2017. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the lab's culture of science and innovation. As the founding director, he has been instrumental in establishing initiatives that promote research excellence and collaboration within the laboratory.
Previous Experience at KAUST
Before joining ORNL, Moody Altamimi worked at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) as the Lead for Internal Funding from 2010 to 2017. During his tenure, he played a key role in engaging a network of over 30 top universities globally, fostering collaboration and research opportunities.
Early Career at Noblestar
Moody Altamimi began his professional career as a Systems Developer at Noblestar from 1996 to 2000. In this position, he developed software solutions tailored for various clients across sectors such as government, finance, and communications, contributing to multiple projects that addressed diverse industry needs.
Educational Background
Moody Altamimi holds a PhD in Computer Science from The George Washington University, where he studied from 2001 to 2008. He also earned a Master of Science in Computer Software Engineering from the same institution. Earlier, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at King AbdulAziz University. His dissertation research focused on the search and retrieval of mathematical content.
Awards and Recognition
Moody Altamimi is a recipient of the King Abdullah Scholar Award, which recognizes outstanding research efforts during his doctoral studies. This award highlights his contributions to the field of research and his commitment to academic excellence.