Brandon Chung
About Brandon Chung
Brandon Chung is a Manager and Program Element Leader in the Condensed Matter & Materials Division at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has over 25 years of experience in materials science and engineering, holding various roles in nuclear materials operations and previously working at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Brandon Chung has held multiple roles at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 1999. He currently serves as a Manager and has been in this position since 2007. In addition to his managerial responsibilities, he is the Program Element Leader in the Condensed Matter & Materials Division. His work involves overseeing projects related to materials science and engineering. He also serves as an Associate Program Leader for metallurgy and analytical chemistry within the Nuclear Materials Programmatic Operations.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Chung earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His studies spanned from 1991 to 1996, during which he developed a strong foundation in materials science. This educational background supports his current roles at LLNL, where he applies his expertise in condensed matter and materials.
Background
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Brandon Chung worked as a Research Assistant at Los Alamos National Laboratory from 1992 to 1996. This experience contributed to his knowledge in materials science and prepared him for his subsequent roles in research and management at LLNL.
Professional Experience
Brandon Chung has accumulated over 25 years of experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, starting as a Staff Scientist in 1999. His extensive tenure includes significant contributions to the fields of metallurgy and analytical chemistry, particularly within the Nuclear Materials Programmatic Operations. His career reflects a commitment to advancing materials science in a national laboratory setting.