Shaun Gleason
About Shaun Gleason
Shaun Gleason serves as the Director of Science Security Initiative Integration at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and is a Joint Faculty member at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He focuses on advancing high-performance computing and integrating emerging technologies in scientific research.
Work at Ridge
Shaun Gleason currently serves as the Director of the Science Security Initiative Integration at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on integrating science and technology initiatives, collaborating with external partners and sponsors. Prior to this, he was the Interim Associate Laboratory Director for Computing and Computational Sciences for six months in 2023. He has also held the position of Director of the Cyber Resilience and Intelligence Division from 2020 to 2023, where he worked on enhancing cybersecurity measures within computational sciences.
Education and Expertise
Shaun Gleason earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his current research and initiatives in high-performance computing and data science. He is actively involved in advancing emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and autonomous laboratories, particularly in the context of both open and national security science domains.
Background
Shaun Gleason has been associated with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as Joint Faculty in the Bredesen Center for the Data Science & Engineering Ph.D. Program since 2016. His role involves mentoring students and contributing to the academic community while also engaging in research at ORNL. His extensive experience in high-performance computing and computational sciences has positioned him as a key figure in integrating advanced technologies into scientific research.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Shaun Gleason has made significant contributions to the field of computing and computational sciences. His leadership roles at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have included directing initiatives that enhance cybersecurity and promote the integration of cutting-edge technologies. His work has facilitated collaborations that advance high-performance computing initiatives, impacting both academic and national security research domains.