Scott Klasky
About Scott Klasky
Scott Klasky is a distinguished member of the technical staff at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has held various roles since 2005, including Senior Research Scientist and Group Leader for Scientific Data. He also serves as an Adjunct at Georgia Institute of Technology and has a Ph.D. in Physics from The University of Texas at Austin.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Scott Klasky has held multiple positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since 2005. He serves as a Senior Research Scientist and has been the end-to-end task lead for 19 years. In addition, he has been the Group Leader for Scientific Data and a Distinguished Scientist since 2011. Klasky is also recognized as a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at ORNL, a role he has maintained since 2014. His work at ORNL focuses on advancing scientific research and development in various capacities.
Education and Expertise
Scott Klasky completed his Ph.D. in Physics at The University of Texas at Austin from 1989 to 1994. He also studied at Drexel University, where he gained foundational knowledge in his field. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in scientific research, data analysis, and leadership within research teams.
Previous Positions
Before his tenure at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Scott Klasky worked at Princeton Plasma Physics Lab as an R&D Scientist from 1999 to 2005. He also held a position as a Research Scientist at Syracuse University from 1995 to 1999. These roles contributed to his development as a researcher and leader in scientific data and research methodologies.
Adjunct Role at Georgia Institute of Technology
Since 2014, Scott Klasky has served as an Adjunct at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This role allows him to engage with academic research and contribute to the educational environment while continuing his work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.