Daniel Coughlin

Dan has more than 30 years of manufacturing, R&D, and market development experience.  This includes development and commercialization of biomaterials, manufacturing technologies, recycling, and composites.  Dan has led commercialization of a wide range of products and processes innovations including sustainable cellulosic materials and the application of AI in manufacturing. Dan joined Oak Ridge National Lab as Senior Staff, Leader of Industrial Collaborations in 2022.  Together with his network of composite industry thought leaders, Dan identifies R&D needs to meet clean energy and decarbonization goals.  Dan also develops the industry partnerships needed for ORNL researchers to address those needs