Kathy Mc Carthy
About Kathy Mc Carthy
Kathy McCarthy: US ITER Project Director
Kathy McCarthy currently serves as the US ITER Project Director. She joined Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 2020. In this role, she oversees the US contribution to the ITER project, a large-scale international nuclear fusion research and engineering megaproject aimed at demonstrating the feasibility of fusion energy. Her responsibilities include project management, ensuring technical integration, and coordinating with international ITER partners.
Kathy McCarthy's Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Kathy McCarthy's role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory began in 2020. As the US ITER Project Director, she is responsible for leading the team involved in delivering significant technology milestones. Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a multipurpose science and technology national laboratory affiliated with the US Department of Energy. McCarthy's leadership is critical in advancing the lab's contributions to the ITER project, one of the world's most ambitious energy projects.
Kathy McCarthy's Career at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Kathy McCarthy was the Laboratory Director and Vice President for Science and Technology at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL). At CNL, she oversaw a staff of 650 and succeeded in expanding the lab's commercial work. Her leadership involved advancing CNL's research and development capabilities and fostering innovation in nuclear technology.
Kathy McCarthy's Tenure at Idaho National Laboratory
Kathy McCarthy held various engineering and leadership roles at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). She served as the Director of Domestic Programs in the Nuclear Science and Technology Directorate and was the Director of the Light Water Reactor Sustainability Program Technical Integration Office. Additionally, McCarthy acted as the National Technical Director for the Systems Analysis Campaign for the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy's Fuel Cycle R&D Program. Her roles at INL were pivotal in advancing nuclear research and sustainability initiatives.