Tim Brown, Ph.D., of Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), was recently appointed as a member of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)’s Defense Programs Science and Technology Council (STC). Brown, SRNS Plutonium Operations and Programs Pit Technology Manager, will begin his new assignment in July. In this role, he will serve as a Council member assigned to the NNSA Office of Defense Programs (NA-10).

The STC is a vetted team of senior detailees from NNSA Labs, Plants and Sites (LPS) who investigate and explore cross-cutting science, technology and engineering issues that have an impact across the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). The Council supports NNSA in a variety of ways, including promoting the most elite science and technology practices throughout the enterprise, analyzing stockpile planning and hedge strategies, and championing development of NNSA’s Stockpile Stewardship and Management Plan.

Brown’s duties will include advising on science, technology, engineering and production issues related to stockpile management requirements, production modernization programs and other activities assigned to the Council by Defense Programs leadership. Current STC members include representatives from five other LPS, in addition to the Savannah River Site (SRS).

“I am honored to have the opportunity and responsibility to serve on the Council and will work diligently to strengthen the ties between the Savannah River Site and the rest of the NSE,” said Brown.

He is taking over the role previously held by Rick Burns, SRNS Pit Production Operations and Programs Senior Technical Advisor, who has served as a member of the STC for the last two years and is retiring from SRS after a distinguished 45-year career in a variety of roles.

“Dr. Brown is an excellent choice to represent SRS on the highly regarded STC,” said Lee Sims, SRNS Senior Vice President, Plutonium Operations and Programs. “His extensive knowledge and technical expertise will have a direct, positive impact on NNSA’s defense program missions, ensuring our nation’s safety and security. We thank Rick Burns for his previous years of service in this vital role and look forward to continuing the SRNS legacy of supporting the Council’s cross-cutting efforts to address critical challenges.”