Anashe Bandari
About Anashe Bandari
Anashe Bandari is a Communications Specialist currently working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he supports the lab's computing directorate and contributes to the Science & Technology Review magazine. He has a strong background in physics and science communication, with previous roles at institutions such as the American Institute of Physics and William & Mary.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Anashe Bandari currently serves as a Communications Specialist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a position held since 2023. In this role, Bandari supports the lab’s computing directorate by managing various communication outlets and media. Additionally, Bandari contributes to the Science & Technology Review, an in-house science magazine, and assists with closeout communications for the Exascale Computing Project, which involves collaboration among national laboratories.
Previous Experience in Science Communication
Prior to joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Anashe Bandari worked as a Communications Specialist at the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) from 2021 to 2023. Bandari also gained experience as a Science Writer at the American Institute of Physics from 2019 to 2021, where the role included a brief internship in 2019. These positions involved creating content that communicated complex scientific concepts to a broader audience.
Educational Background in Physics
Anashe Bandari holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from UC San Diego, completed from 2007 to 2011. Bandari further pursued education at California State University, Long Beach, earning a Master of Science in Physics from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, Bandari completed coursework and a qualifying examination while conducting research toward a Ph.D. at William & Mary from 2014 to 2019. Bandari also obtained a Specialized Certificate in Science Communication from UC San Diego Extended Studies in 2023.
Teaching and Research Roles
Anashe Bandari has held various teaching and research positions throughout their career. At William & Mary, Bandari served as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2016 to 2019 and as a Graduate Student Assistant Coordinator from 2015 to 2016. Bandari also worked as a Teaching Associate from 2011 to 2014 and as a Teaching Assistant from 2014 to 2015 at California State University, Long Beach. These roles involved supporting students and conducting educational activities in the field of physics.