Andrew Krygier
About Andrew Krygier
Andrew Krygier is a Group Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in large-scale radiation hydrodynamics simulations and leads a project focused on the effects of impurities on material properties under dynamic compression.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Andrew Krygier currently serves as a Group Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads a project focused on investigating the effects of impurities on material properties under dynamic compression. He manages a team comprising two postdocs, one senior staff member, and several technicians and engineers. Krygier utilizes the LLNL supercomputing facility for designing experiments that involve large-scale radiation hydrodynamics simulations.
Previous Experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Prior to his current role, Andrew Krygier worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from 2016 to 2019. During this time, he contributed to various projects related to materials science and high-pressure experiments. His work involved collaborating with teams performing experiments at the National Ignition Facility (NIF), where he focused on materials science experiments under extreme conditions.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Andrew Krygier completed his education at The Ohio State University, where he earned multiple degrees. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from 2002 to 2007, followed by a Master of Science in Physics from 2007 to 2011. He continued his studies at the same institution, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from 2007 to 2013. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research in physics and materials science.
Research Contributions and Publications
Krygier has made significant contributions to the field of physics through his research and publications. He has published in prestigious journals, including Science, Nature Physics, Physical Review Letters (PRL), Physical Review B (PRB), and Physics of Plasmas (POP). Notably, three of his recent papers have been selected as Editor's Picks, highlighting the impact of his work in the scientific community.
Technical Skills and Experimental Techniques
Andrew Krygier possesses expertise in executing X-ray diffraction and X-ray absorption measurements at multi-Mbar pressures. He conducts experiments at various X-ray source facilities, including the DCS at Argonne National Lab, SACLA XFEL in Japan, and the ESRF synchrotron in France. Additionally, he has developed automated processes for running and analyzing large-scale simulations using Python and Jupyter notebooks, enhancing the efficiency of his research.