Post-Doc Officers

NIST - Colorado

I’m a NRC Postdoctoral Fellow in the Material Measurement Laboratory Division in Boulder, CO. I have a B.S. in Biochemistry from Regis University followed by my PhD in Chemistry from Arizona State University in 2021, where I worked on the time-resolved excited state dynamics of transition metal oxide clusters. I was then awarded an NRC Fellowship, transitioning to the Extreme APT project at NIST in early 2022. At NIST, I work to characterize the EUV atom probe system and apply the instrumentation for industrially relevant material analysis. In my free time, I enjoy all the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer, such as climbing, camping, and hiking with my dog, Bean.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory, TN

I’m a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Materials Science & Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. I earned my B.S. in Mechanical & Space Engineering in 2019 at the University of Sydney, transitioning into a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering in 2023. My Ph.D. research aimed at elucidating the fundamental microstructure-property relationships of additively manufactured Ni-based superalloys from a atomic- to macro-length scale, was sponsored by a Australia-US Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (AUSMURI) program. My technical expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of microscopy and microanalytical techniques including mechanical property testing, multiscale electron microscopy (SEM, TEM, EDS, EBSD, TKD, FIB), atom probe tomography, and powder diffraction. At ORNL, my research interests lie in developing new alloys for additively manufactured components and developing new methods for intentional site-specific microstructural engineering, guided by high-resolution microscopy and thermodynamic simulations.

ORNL, TN

I am a postdoctoral scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where I am currently focused on additively manufactured metal alloys. Prior to joining Oak Ridge, I worked at Penn State, where I had the opportunity to engage in microstructural characterization and data analysis for various 3D-printed alloys, including Ti-6Al-4V, IN718, and 316L. Among my expertise in micro and nanoscale microscopic characterization methods, my specialization lies in Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) characterization and data analysis, allowing me to delve into the textural properties of grains and tease out data in sophisticated ways. My participation in MSA is to connect with fellow scientists and peers who share a passion for microscopy and data analysis. Additionally, I aim to contribute to the scientific community by mentoring young engineers and scientists as they navigate their academic paths. As a research scientist, my goal is to continually enhance and refine my expertise in material characterization and data analysis, all while fostering connections and exchanging ideas with colleagues. I believe that the MSA community is a good source for networking and collaboration, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to engage with other researchers.

ORNL, TN

I am currently a Postdoctoral Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the Materials Science & Technology Division. I previously completed two years as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and four years as a Graduate Research Associate at the University of VIrginia. My research focuses on applying monochromated electron energy-loss spectroscopy and aberration corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy to understand the electronic structure and atomic vibrations at defects in functional and quantum materials. I have previously served as the MSA StC PMCX60 Program Chair, PMCX60 Physical Sciences Co-chair, and Educational Committee member. The microscopy community is important to me and I feel that the best way to maintain the health of the community is by providing easy paths for students and early career professionals to engage and become active members of our society.

National University of Singapore

I am an Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Fellow at the Center for Bioimaging Sciences (CBIS) of the National University of Singapore (NUS). I did my Ph.D. at the National University of Singapore, where I used machine learning (ML) to efficiently identify quantum defects in atomic resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) images. In my current postdoctoral role, I have found an efficient and explainable ML framework that describes a wide variety of important materials with disorder as a hierarchy of structural motifs. I am thrilled about the prospect of enhancing postdoctoral involvement in the MSA and eagerly anticipate interacting and cooperating with everyone on the MSA StC.

University of California, Santa Barbara

I am a NSF MPS-Ascend Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I completed my PhD at Stony Brook University, where I utilized in-situ transmission electron microscopy to explore the behavior of irradiation-induced defects in structural materials. My current work focuses on the development/application of high-throughput and in-situ microscopy techniques to explore the role of engineered defect phases on material properties under thermal, mechanical, and radiation loads. I am excited to work towards expanding postdoc participation in MSA and I look forward to engaging and collaborating with everybody on MSA StC.