Don Olive's research has included particle accelerator-based nuclear dynamics studies at Oak Ridge National Lab, Argon National Lab, and the Indiana University cyclotron facility. In his spare time he is a musician, playing both in a university orchestra and a local rock band. He also is an avid sailor, racing sailboats with his wife and sailing for adventure offshore.

Degrees

• PhD, Physics, Vanderbilt University
• MS, Physics, Vanderbilt University
• BA, Physics, Carson-Newman College