Josh Deetz, Ph.D.
About Josh Deetz, Ph.D.
Josh Deetz, Ph.D., is a Physical Data Scientist at Carbon, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in machine learning and statistical methods to improve product quality and performance, and leads the Data@Carbon group in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Work at Carbon
Josh Deetz has been employed at Carbon as a Physical Data Scientist since 2019. In this role, he utilizes machine learning techniques to identify key process parameters that influence product quality and performance. He also leads the Data@Carbon group, fostering a community of data enthusiasts and learners within the organization. His work involves processing and modeling large volumes of diverse data types, including time series, 3D images, and tabular data. Additionally, he designs and analyzes controlled experiments using statistical methods to enhance product outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Josh Deetz earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, where he specialized in Computational Science and Chemistry from 2010 to 2015. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2003 to 2007. His academic background provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of chemical engineering and data science.
Background
Before joining Carbon, Josh Deetz held several positions that contributed to his expertise in data science and engineering. He worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Computational Chemist at Shanghai Jiao Tong University from 2015 to 2018. Earlier in his career, he served as an Insight Artificial Intelligence Fellow at Insight Data Science for four months in 2018. He also gained experience as a Process Engineering Intern at E. & J. Gallo Winery and Sandia National Laboratories in 2007 and 2009, respectively.
Teaching Experience
Josh Deetz has experience in academia, having worked as a Teaching Assistant at the UC Davis Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science from 2010 to 2012. In this role, he supported undergraduate education and contributed to the learning environment within the department. He also served as an Undergraduate Researcher at UC Davis in 2007, where he engaged in research activities that further developed his skills in chemical engineering.