Adam Lodes Ph.D
About Adam Lodes Ph.D
Adam Lodes, Ph.D., is a Group Leader in the Enabling Technologies Section at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2015. He has a diverse background in engineering and management, with experience in hydrodynamic testing and fast-transient diagnostics programming.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Adam Lodes, Ph.D., has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2015. He currently holds the position of Group Leader for the Enabling Technologies Section, a role he has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, he supervises a team of 5-8 employees, focusing on performance management, career progression, and talent planning. Lodes also collaborates with other group leaders to enhance performance management and organizational structure. Previously, he served as the Interim Program Lead for Hydrodynamic Testing in 2022, where he contributed to hydrodynamic experiments.
Education and Expertise
Adam Lodes earned multiple degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mathematics, all between 2003 and 2007. He continued his education at the same institution, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 2008 to 2013. His expertise includes fast-transient diagnostics programming, which involves analyzing rapid changes in physical systems.
Background
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Adam Lodes worked at Dana Holding Corporation as a Magnetic Pulse Welding Scientist from 2012 to 2015. His earlier experience includes roles as a Graduate Research Assistant and an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Missouri, where he worked from 2005 to 2012. Additionally, he served as a College of Engineering Tutor during 2004-2005, providing academic support to engineering students.
Management and Leadership Experience
Adam Lodes has over seven years of experience in both formal and informal management and leadership roles. In his current position at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, he leads a team and is responsible for performance management and talent planning. His collaborative work with other group leaders aims to improve organizational structure and enhance team performance.