Reiner Kruecken, an internationally renowned nuclear physicist, has been appointed Associate Director of the Physical Sciences Area at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). His appointment, approved by the University of California, will be effective starting July 1.

Berkeley Lab's Physical Sciences Area encompasses a wide range of fundamental research, including nuclear and particle physics, accelerator physics, and astrophysics. Kruecken's appointment underscores the importance of nuclear physics in the laboratory's scientific agenda, a discipline that seeks to understand the structure and interactions of atomic nuclei, as well as their implications in astrophysics and energy.

Kruecken's experience in nuclear physics positions him to lead and coordinate large-scale projects at one of the world's most important research centers. His role will involve strategic oversight of research programs, resource management, and the promotion of scientific collaborations, thereby contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the physical sciences.