Alex Preisser
About Alex Preisser
Alex Preisser is a Materials Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in metallurgical engineering and has held positions at Ford Motor Company and Grid Logic, focusing on research methodologies and responsible engineering practices.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Alex Preisser has been employed as a Materials Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2022. In this role, he focuses on advancing research methodologies in materials science. His work emphasizes continuous improvement in research, design, production, and testing processes. Preisser values collaboration and team efforts to achieve timely project deliverables, contributing to the laboratory's mission of scientific innovation.
Previous Experience at Ford Motor Company
Prior to his current position, Alex Preisser worked at Ford Motor Company as a Plant Metallurgist from 2017 to 2021. During his four years in Sterling Heights, Michigan, he applied his metallurgical engineering skills to enhance manufacturing processes. His role involved analyzing materials and contributing to the development of automotive components, ensuring quality and performance standards were met.
Education and Expertise
Alex Preisser holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. He also completed his secondary education at Mt. Carmel High School from 2003 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation in materials science, metallurgical engineering, and failure analysis, which he applies in his professional endeavors.
Experience at Grid Logic
From 2014 to 2017, Alex Preisser served as a Member of Technical Staff at Grid Logic in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In this role, he contributed to technical projects that required expertise in materials science and engineering. His experience at Grid Logic further developed his skills in metallurgical engineering and reinforced his commitment to responsible engineering practices.
Interests in Continuous Improvement and Life-Cycle Analysis
Alex Preisser has a strong interest in continuous improvement within research and engineering methodologies. He is particularly focused on life-cycle analysis and responsible engineering practices. This interest drives his approach to materials science, as he seeks to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of materials throughout their life cycles.