Adam Hamilton leads a Texas institution on the cutting edge of science & tech

Adam Hamilton is happy to be a self-described science nerd. And fortunately for him, he has one of the best jobs for someone with such passions.

As CEO of San Antonio’s Southwest Research Institute, he leads a nonprofit research and development organization that’s involved in seemingly every type of applied science there is. SwRI’s reach extends from deep sea to deep space, with clients tapping its expertise to solve problems such as automobile engine efficiency, driverless vehicle safety and,…