Dr. Crandall is a decorated atomic physics researcher and manager of Department of Energy science programs; cited as a fellow of the American Physical Society for experimental research with multiply charged ions, and as a Presidential Meritorious Executive for science-based Stockpile Stewardship. His experience includes 16 years of physics research, 25 years of science program management, 5 years as senior advisor to political appointees and 10 years as a consultant. At DOE he led significant scientific programs in plasma physics and fusion energy and in nuclear weapon science. He served as advisor to the Under Secretary at DOE for 4 years. He retired from the DOE in 2013 and since has been an invited conference speaker, Distinguished Lecturer on nuclear fusion for the APS and consultant for DOE and universities.