Collins, Betti receive new appointments at LLE

Two members of the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) have received new appointments. In these new roles, Gilbert “Rip” Collins and Riccardo Betti will help facilitate LLE partnerships within the University and other academic institutions and expand research in laser, high-energy-density, and fusion sciences.

Collins, a professor of mechanical engineering and of physics and director of Rochester’s high-energy-density physics program, has been appointed associate director for science, technology, and academics at the LLE. As part of his duties, Collins will serve as the interface between the LLE and the River Campus on new initiatives, including developing training for graduate students in high-energy-density science and expanding opportunities for faculty and students to collaborate with researchers at LLE.

“Expanding interaction with the campus for research and education is an increasing focus and strategy for LLE,” says Michael Campbell, LLE director. “Increasing our partnerships with other universities is also an essential component as we look to the future, and there is no one more capable and committed to these goals than Rip Collins.”