Moe Khaleel

Dr. Moe Khaleel is an Adjunct Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Materials Science and Engineering, while currently serving as the Associate Laboratory Director for National Security Sciences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). His career spans leadership roles in computational sciences, advanced manufacturing, and energy programs across multiple institutions.

• Oversees multi-disciplinary research at ORNL in nuclear science, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing
• Established key initiatives like the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute
• Co-founded the Northwest Institute for Advanced Computing at the University of Washington

His research focuses combine materials science, energy systems, and computational mechanics, driving innovation in national defense and sustainable technologies. Dr. Khaleel holds a doctorate in structural mechanics and an MBA from the University of Washington.

• Received fellowships from ASME, ASCE, and AAAS for contributions to mechanical and civil engineering
• Led energy programs at Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute
• Directed PNNL’s Computational Sciences and Mathematics Division for a decade

His career demonstrates a unique intersection of academic leadership and applied research management, with significant achievements in facility development and technology integration.