Andreas Kemp
About Andreas Kemp
Andreas Kemp is a Staff Scientist in the Fusion Energy Sciences Program at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2006. He holds a PhD in Physics from Technische Universität München and has contributed to the development of computer models for laser-plasma interactions and the fast-ignition approach to inertial confinement fusion.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Andreas Kemp has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 2006, serving as a Staff Scientist in the Fusion Energy Sciences Program. His work focuses on the development of computer models for relativistic laser-plasma interactions. He is involved in the fast-ignition approach to inertial confinement fusion, which emphasizes high energy-density physics. Kemp utilizes high-performance computing to support various experiments within the program, contributing to advancements in fusion energy research.
Education and Expertise
Andreas Kemp has a strong academic background in physics. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Bonn University from 1991 to 1994, followed by a Master of Arts in Physics from Technische Universität München from 1995 to 1998. He completed his PhD at the same institution from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, he studied as a guest student at The University of Edinburgh from 1994 to 1995. His educational foundation supports his expertise in high energy-density physics and laser-plasma interactions.
Previous Research Experience
Prior to his current role at LLNL, Andreas Kemp worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at General Atomics from 2002 to 2003. He also served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, from 2003 to 2006. These positions allowed him to further develop his research skills and contribute to the field of fusion energy before joining LLNL.
Contributions to Fusion Energy Research
Andreas Kemp has made significant contributions to the field of fusion energy through his research at LLNL. His work includes the development of computer models that enhance the understanding of relativistic laser-plasma interactions. He plays a key role in the fast-ignition approach to inertial confinement fusion, which is critical for advancing fusion energy technologies. His expertise in high-performance computing facilitates the support of experiments within the Fusion Energy Sciences Program.