Dr. Dmitri Kusnezov
Chief Scientist
National Nuclear Security Administration
USA

Dr. Kusnezov received A.B. degrees in Physics and in Pure Mathematics with highest honors from UC Berkeley. Following a year of research at the Institut fur Kernphysik, KFA-Julich, in Germany, he attended Princeton University earning his MS in Physics and Ph.D. in theoretical physics. At Michigan State University, he conducted postdoctoral research and then became an Instructor. In 1991, he joined the faculty of Yale University as an assistant professor in physics, becoming an associate professor in 1996. He has served as a visiting professor at numerous universities around the world. Dr. Kusnezov has published over 100 articles and a book. He joined federal service at the National Nuclear Security Administration in September 2001 and is a member of the Senior Executive Service. He currently serves as Chief Scientist and also advises the Secretary of Energy. Dr. Kusnezov has been nominated by the President to serve as Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs at the National Nuclear Security Administration.