Kai Vetter

Kai Vetter is a Professor and serves as the Director of the Institute for Resilience Communities, as well as the Head of the Applied Physics Program. His work is affiliated with the Nuclear Science Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL).

• Education: Ph.D. in Physics (1995) and M.S. in Physics (1990) from J.W. Goethe-University, Frankfurt, and a B.S. in Physics (1987) from Technical University, Darmstadt.

His research spans fundamental and applied nuclear physics, with a focus on radiation detection, nuclear security, and health physics. As Director of the Institute for Resilience Communities, he bridges scientific advancements with societal resilience initiatives.

Current roles include leading the Applied Physics Program and conducting nuclear science research at LBNL. His career integrates academic leadership with technical innovation in nuclear science applications.