Brandon Foley, Ph.D.
About Brandon Foley, Ph.D.
Brandon Foley, Ph.D., is a Staff Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in chemical kinetics and thermodynamics with a focus on heterogeneous catalysis. He has over ten years of research and development experience in both academia and industry.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Brandon Foley, Ph.D., currently serves as a Staff Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Physical Chemistry from 2020 to 2022. His work at LLNL focuses on advancing research in chemical kinetics and thermodynamics, particularly in heterogeneous catalysis applications. He has contributed to the laboratory's mission through various research initiatives and collaborations.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Foley earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education at the University of Minnesota, where he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering from 2015 to 2020. His doctoral research specialized in chemical kinetics and thermodynamics, emphasizing heterogeneous catalysis. He has demonstrated expertise in applied mathematics, physics-based modeling, heat and mass transfer, and fluid mechanics.
Background in Research and Development
Brandon Foley has over ten years of combined research and development experience across industry, academia, and national laboratories. He has held various positions, including Undergraduate Research Assistant roles at institutions such as Harvard University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of Houston. He also gained industry experience as an intern at Dow and Cummins Inc., where he focused on reaction engineering and engineering research and development.
Achievements in Academia
During his academic career, Brandon Foley received the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, recognizing his contributions to research in chemical engineering. He has authored six first-author publications and has three additional publications forthcoming. He also secured third place in the Lawrence Livermore National Lab 'Research Slam' speaking competition, showcasing his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively.