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Jill Hruby

Non-Executive Director

Jill Hruby is a Non-Executive Director and brings an extraordinary depth of experience in national security, nuclear deterrence and advanced technology leadership. Most recently, she served as Under Secretary for Nuclear Security and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration at the US Department of Energy, where she oversaw critical programmes modernizing the U.S. nuclear deterrent and advancing global nuclear security.

Jill’s distinguished career includes more than three decades at Sandia National Laboratories, culminating as Laboratories Director and President of Sandia Corporation. With mechanical engineering degrees from Purdue University and University of California at Berkeley, Jill has also held influential advisory roles with leading government and non-governmental organisations. A recognised leader in science and engineering, she is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering and holds honorary doctorates from Purdue University and Michigan State University. Her expertise in nuclear security, innovation and strategic governance will be invaluable as we advance our mission and navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving global landscape.

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Royal Society of Chemistry

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AWE Re‑accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)  

We’re proud to share that AWE has been successfully re‑accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, marking over twenty years of partnership in supporting the growth and professionalism of our materials and chemical scientists. 

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AWE supports major expansion of nuclear doctoral training

AWE is supporting an expansion of UK nuclear doctoral training through a new suite of Doctoral Focal Awards (DFAs), strengthening the skills pipeline essential to delivering our mission, now and in the future, and sustaining national nuclear capability as part of the wider defence enterprise.

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