Robert (D.J.) Carter

Robert “DJ” Carter serves as the Interim Technical Division Director within Brookhaven’s Fundamental Interactions and Particles (FIP) Directorate. In this role, DJ is responsible for providing the engineering and technical capabilities needed to advance FIP’s scientific mission, including the successful delivery of the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC). The Technical Division encompasses approximately 315 staff working across a diverse set of technical disciplines including Beam Instrumentation & Controls, Infrastructure, Magnet Systems, Mechanical, Power Supply, and RF Systems. The Technical Division fulfills its mission through disciplined project execution and the responsible stewardship of resources, with a strong commitment to safety and quality as well as collaboration, innovation, and engineering excellence.

In his previous role, DJ led the Nuclear Safety Division within the Environment, Health and Safety Directorate. He was responsible for programs governing nuclear safety basis, nuclear facility maintenance, training of nuclear staff, and nuclear material control.