Featured Experts

A resource for 
the news media

Our strength is our people. With nationally and internationally recognized scientists and engineers, we advance scientific knowledge and address challenges in energy resiliency, national security, and more.

The PNNL experts found here have experience providing context to help you explain science and technology to the public.

To arrange an interview with a PNNL expert, contact the PNNL News & Media team.

64 results found
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WIND ENERGY PROGRAM MANAGER

Alicia Mahon, PhD

Areas of Expertise: Environmental Effects of Offshore Wind and Marine Renewable Energy, Coastal Processes, Sediment Transport, And Beach Morphology, Data Management and Visualization, Project Management, Strategy Development and Implementation, Proposal Writing and Business Development
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Ryan McClure
MICROBIOLOGIST

Ryan McClure, PhD

Areas of Expertise: Phenomics, Genomics, Proteomics, Microbial Ecology, Microbiome Science, Soil Microbiome, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Grasslands
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Nate McDowell
WATERSHED AND ECOSYSTEM SCIENCE, EARTH SCIENTIST

Nate McDowell, PhD

Areas of Expertise: Forests, Plant Loss, Terrestrial Carbon Cycling, Climate, Fire, Ecosystem Disturbance
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Naomi Miller
LIGHTING DESIGNER, LIGHTING SCIENTIST

Naomi Miller

Areas of Expertise: Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lighting, Lighting Design, Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED), Light Spectrum and Color Quality, Lighting Effects on Human Health and Performance, Dark Skies and Sky Glow, Flicker and Glare
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Ann Miracle, PhD
GROUP LEADER, RISK AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

Ann Miracle, PhD

Areas of Expertise: Environmental Assessment, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance, Aquatic Ecology, Molecular Biology
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