Wadsworth, 52, most recently has served as Deputy Director for Science and Technology at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. An internationally known metallurgist, Wadsworth joined Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in 1992 as Assistant Associate Director for Research and Program Development and also served as Associate Director for Chemistry and Materials Science before being named Deputy Director in 1996.

"Jeff Wadsworth is an outstanding addition to the Battelle team," said Carl F. Kohrt, Battelle President and CEO. "His science and technology credentials are outstanding and his knowledge of government and commercial markets will be of great value to Battelle and its customers."

"I'm very honored and excited to join Battelle - one of the world's most innovative organizations", said Wadsworth. "I have worked with many Battelle staff throughout the years and look forward to being a member of the team as it impacts the quality of life through science and technology."

Wadsworth holds B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Metallurgy from Sheffield University in England. He also completed a one-year post doctoral fellowship at Stanford University. In 1987, Wadsworth was elected a Fellow of the America Society for Metals for "outstanding contributions to design and manufacturing methods for steels and refractory metals, for the development of superplasticity in aluminum alloys, and for the study of the history and metallurgy of Damascus Steels." He was elected a Fellow of the Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society in 2000. Wadsworth has authored or co-authored 260 scientific papers on a wide range of science and technology topics, holds four patents, and is the co-author of the book Superplasticity in Metals and Ceramics, published by Cambridge Press.

Battelle develops and commercializes technology for government and industry. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the organization has staff at 100 locations and operates in more than 30 countries. It counts as its successes the development of the office copier machine, pioneering work on compact disc technology, and a variety of medical advancements. For more information, contact Tom McClain, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Battelle, (614) 424-7728.