Lab Directed Research and Development
“High-risk, potentially high-payoff science and engineering research is at the heart of Sandia’s Laboratory Directed Research & Development (LDRD) program. This program provides the flexibility needed to anticipate and respond quickly to future mission needs and to explore potentially revolutionary advances.“
— Lab Directed Research and Development (LDRD)
The Resilient Energy Systems (RES) Mission Campaign is a seven year, $50 million LDRD investment focused on coordinated foundational research and development. The resulting new science and technologies will lead to an electric grid and energy infrastructure that is more resilient to intentional threats.
Our Vision
Address the resilience, survivability, and recovery of US energy systems, by delivering new Science and Technology capabilities to dramatically increase the resilience of the nation’s energy infrastructures, particularly electrical, against high-impact intentional threats. Build and strengthen internal and external partnerships for maturing and deploying resulting technologies, both for resilient energy and for other national security missions.
Our Mission
A national security strategic initiative supported by coordinated research and development to address the resiliency of the nation’s energy systems.
Leadership
Erik K. Webb
Director Champion
Bryan Oliver
Director Champion
Charles Hanley
Senior Manager
Alexandria Haddad
Mission Campaign Lead
Partner with us!
The RES Mission Campaign values interaction with the external community. We look forward to partnering with industry, academia, national labs, and other government agencies whose technical competencies align with the research of the Mission Campaign. In partnering, all entities can expect value, collaboration, expertise, new ideas, access to state of the art facilities, and the discovery of new technologies.