Alyssa Maich, PhD
About Alyssa Maich, PhD
Alyssa Maich, PhD, is a Staff Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in nanoengineering and tribology. She has an extensive academic background, including a PhD in Materials Science from UC Berkeley and experience as an educator and researcher at various institutions.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Alyssa Maich has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a Staff Scientist since 2019. In this role, she focuses on advanced research in materials science and nanoengineering. Prior to her current position, she served as a Visiting Scientist at the same laboratory from 2018 to 2019. Her work contributes to various projects that leverage her expertise in cold spray technology and tribology.
Education and Expertise
Alyssa Maich earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science from the University of California, Berkeley, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. She also holds a Master's Degree in Materials Engineering from UC Berkeley, which she obtained from 2008 to 2011. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science from the University of California, Davis, completed from 2005 to 2008. Her expertise includes cold spray technology and tribology, focusing on the study of friction, wear, and lubrication.
Background
Alyssa Maich has a diverse academic and professional background in materials science and engineering. She began her research career as a Research Assistant at UC Davis from 2006 to 2007. She then progressed to various roles at UC Berkeley, including Graduate Student Researcher and Graduate Student Instructor, where she contributed to both teaching and research from 2008 to 2015. Additionally, she worked as an Adjunct Professor at San Joaquin Delta College for four months in 2019 and as a Lecturer at the University of the Pacific from 2016 to 2019.
Achievements
Alyssa Maich has made significant contributions to the field of materials science through her research and teaching roles. Her work in cold spray technology has implications for surface coating and repair processes, while her specialization in tribology addresses critical issues related to friction and wear in materials. Her academic journey through prestigious institutions like UC Berkeley and UC Davis has equipped her with a strong foundation in materials engineering.