Lab Leadership
INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
INL Values
Excellence, Inclusivity, Integrity, Ownership, Teamwork, Safety.
Senior Leadership Team

Dr. John Wagner
Laboratory Director

Dr. Marianne Walck
Deputy Laboratory Director for Science and Technology and Chief Research Officer

Mr. Juan Alvarez
Deputy Laboratory Director for Management and Operations and Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Jess C. Gehin
Associate Lab Director – Nuclear Science & Technology
Battelle Energy Alliance Team Members
- Battelle
- BWX Technologies, Inc.
- Amentum
- Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
- University Partners (see below)
University Partners: MIT, The Ohio State University, North Carolina State University, University of New Mexico, and Oregon State University, University of Idaho, Idaho State University, and Boise State University.
INL is managed by Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) for the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy. BEA is a limited liability company wholly owned by Battelle.