LLNL Director Kim Budil Joins 2026 NAE Class
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Director Kim Budil has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the highest professional distinctions in the field.
Recognized for "advancing nuclear deterrence through technical contributions, laboratory leadership and advice to the government," Budil joins only 2,890 NAE members worldwide.
"I am deeply honored to be recognized with election to the National Academy of Engineering," Budil said. "I have been fortunate to spend my career in the national laboratory system, and I am proud to represent an extraordinary institution that uses leading edge science and engineering to create solutions to critical national security needs. I am very proud to join this distinguished community."
Budil serves as the 13th director of LLNL, where she sets the strategic vision and exercises broad delegated powers to ensure successful execution of programs and operations to enhance national security. She leads the development and implementation of the Laboratory's scientific vision, goals and objectives and serves as the Laboratory's highest-level liaison with the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, the LLNS Board of Governors, the University of California and other government, public and private organizations.
Budil leads a workforce of approximately 9,000 employees and manages an annual operating budget of $3.25 billion. Along with the directors of Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories, she shares the responsibility of providing the United States government with an annual technical assessment of the safety, security and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile and enterprise.
Budil holds a Ph.D. in engineering and applied science from the University of California, Davis, where she was a Hertz Fellow, and a B.S. in physics from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She currently serves on several boards and participates in numerous professional and community outreach activities.
Elected by their peers, NAE members are among the world's most accomplished engineers from business, academia and government, and membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the field. Founded in 1964, the NAE provides independent, objective analysis and advice to the nation, offering leadership and insights for a complex world.
"Induction into the National Academy of Engineering is both a distinguished career milestone and a call to service," said NAE President Tsu-Jae Liu. "These accomplished engineers join a community dedicated to advancing the nation's well-being and promoting public understanding and appreciation of engineering."
https://www.llnl.gov/article/54046/national-academy-engineering-elects-llnl-director-kim-budil-2026-class
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