Group Leader, Radiochemistry
Group Leader, Radiochemistry

Biography

Derrick Seiner manages the Radiochemistry group, within the National Security Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Seiner has supported the Department of Energy complex for more than 15 years, as both a contractor and a federal employee. His expertise spans the areas of atmospheric dispersion modeling, hazards analysis, and nuclear forensics. He has managed multidisciplinary research teams for multiple United States government agencies, including the Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Department of Defense.

Disciplines and Skills

  • Chemical separations
  • Hazard analysis
  • Nuclear forensics 
  • Radiation detection

Education

  • PhD in chemistry, University of Missouri
  • BS in chemistry, Missouri State University

Affiliations and Professional Service

  • American Chemical Society 
  • Emergency Management Issues Special Interest Group 

Awards and Recognitions

  • Secretary of Energy Achievement Award, 2023