Auston Clemens
About Auston Clemens
Auston Clemens is a Materials Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in computational fluid dynamics and materials characterization. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Oregon State University and a Master's degree in Chemistry - Polymer Science from the University of Oregon.
Current Role as Materials Engineer
Auston Clemens currently serves as a Materials Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 2020. In this role, he conducts StarCCM+ computational fluid dynamic multiphysic modeling utilizing LLNL's high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities. His work focuses on predictively characterizing coating uniformity based on various process parameters and dimensionless scaling relationships. Additionally, he designs and tests architected carbon 3D electrodes aimed at enhancing the capacity of iron flow batteries.
Previous Experience at NASA
Prior to his current position, Auston Clemens worked as a 3D Printing Heat Shield Intern at NASA from 2018 to 2019. This role took place in Houston, Texas, and lasted for seven months. His responsibilities included contributing to projects related to advanced materials and 3D printing technologies, enhancing his expertise in materials engineering.
Internship at 3D Systems Corporation
In 2017, Auston Clemens completed a three-month internship at 3D Systems Corporation in Wilsonville, Oregon. During this internship, he focused on material characterization and process engineering, gaining practical experience in the field of additive manufacturing and materials science.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Auston Clemens earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Oregon State University, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Chemistry with a focus on Polymer Science from the University of Oregon, completing this program in 2020. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in materials science and engineering principles.
Research and Development Work
Clemens has engaged in significant research and development activities throughout his career. He developed a process to carbonize 3D printed SLA parts, enabling selective uniform electrodeposition of metallic coatings such as Copper, Nickel, MnO2, and Zinc. Additionally, he conducts In-Situ electrochemical Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) experiments to analyze the surface morphology evolution of battery electrodes under varying electrolyte additives and cycling conditions.