SLAC organization

Stanford and SLAC faculty members Wendy Mao and Alberto Salleo have been honored for work in compressed-matter physics and polymer electronic materials.

The role focuses on identifying and realizing opportunities and strengthening the coordination and execution of science and technology initiatives.

Watch this video for an overview of our rich legacy and cutting-edge research. 

A materials scientist who specializes in superconductors, Sarrao brings a deep background in national lab leadership and the evolution of SLAC science. 

Physicist and scientific leader Sarrao will become SLAC’s sixth director and succeeds X-ray scientist Chi-Chang Kao, who stepped down after 10 years in the position.

Under his leadership, the lab diversified its research portfolio, expanded its science impact, advanced major projects, increased collaboration with Stanford and met the challenges of a global pandemic.

Under his 10-year leadership, the lab has significantly expanded its research and impact.

One of 17 national laboratories supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, SLAC is also marking its 60th anniversary this year.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is a Department of Energy national lab run by Stanford in the heart of Silicon Valley.

She’ll direct the future of astrophysics research at SLAC and Stanford for the next five years.