Award Year
2006
Graduation Year
1969
Department
Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics
Award Category
Engineering Hall of Fame
Biography
Paul Lorenzini is a retired executive of PacifCorp, Portland and has made numerous contributions to the global electric power industry. He has served as president of Pacific Power & Light in the United States, chief executive officer of Powercor Australia, and chief executive officer of PacifiCorp, Turkey. His leadership roles in nuclear reactor development, radioactive waste management, engineering, regulatory affairs, information technology, legal affairs, environmental services, and marketing have been widely recognized. In addition to his doctoral degree from OSU, he also studied philosophy and holds a law degree. Paul was previously inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Engineers in 1998.
Degrees
- Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering, 1969