Dan Arvizu

Dan Arvizu is a mechanical engineer at the United States Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories, where he has taken on various roles over the course of more than 30 years.^[1] Arvizu is also an expert in energy materials, technology commercialization and process sciences.^[2] He is a leader in higher education that is determined to harness education, research, and outreach initiatives to promote economic development and social mobility.^[3] Since 2021, he has been a member of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).^[4]

Career

Arvizu was the first Hispanic to lead the DOE national laboratory, where he also was the former director and chief executive of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory,^[5] and currently director emeritus.^[3] He served as board chair to the National Science Board (NSB), where he was appointed the position by Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.^[6][7]

Arvizu is a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE)^[8] and National Academy of Public Administration.^[9] Dan Arvizu since 2018 has been serving as the chancellor of New Mexico State University and Chief Executive of the New Mexico State University System.

As of 2020, Avrizu became a board member of MRIGlobal back in 2020.^[10] Avrizu serves as the Director Emeritus of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, contributing to integrate new clean technology around the world.^[10]

Dr. Arvizu holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico State University and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.^[10]