Anna Guell Izard
About Anna Guell Izard
Anna Guell Izard is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in Architected Cellular Materials. She has a strong background in Mechanical Engineering, with degrees from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and the University of California, Irvine.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Anna Guell Izard has been employed as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2021. In this role, she specializes in Architected Cellular Materials, focusing on optimizing the topology of unit cells to enhance performance relative to weight. Her research involves employing advanced techniques such as finite element analysis for simulations and dynamic testing to study the mechanical behavior of structures.
Education and Expertise
Anna Guell Izard holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine, which she completed from 2015 to 2020. She also earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution between 2013 and 2015. Prior to this, she studied at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, where she obtained a Bachelor of Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (2005-2008) and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (2008-2013).
Background
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Anna Guell Izard worked at Ansys as an Application Engineer II from 2020 to 2021. She also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at UC Irvine from 2013 to 2020, where she contributed to various research projects in mechanical engineering. Her early career included a position as a Research Assistant at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya from 2010 to 2012.
Research Techniques and Methodologies
In her research, Anna Guell Izard employs a variety of techniques to analyze and characterize materials. She utilizes finite element analysis for both dynamic and static simulations, conducts quasistatic tests using universal testing machines and nanoindenters, and performs dynamic tests with electrodynamic shakers. Additionally, she uses digital image correlation and strain gauges to verify theoretical models, ensuring the accuracy of her findings.
Manufacturing and Prototyping Skills
Anna Guell Izard is skilled in additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, and machining techniques. These skills enable her to manufacture materials specifically for research purposes, facilitating the exploration of new designs and structures in her field of study. Her focus on optimizing unit cell topology is supported by her hands-on experience with these advanced manufacturing methods.