Brandon Murakami
About Brandon Murakami
Brandon Murakami is a computational physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in the integration of cloud computing technologies with computational physics applications. He has a diverse career that spans academia and industry, with experience as a software engineer and lecturer.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Brandon Murakami has been employed as a Computational Physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2022. In this role, he integrates cloud computing technologies with computational physics applications. His work focuses on applying both theoretical and computational physics to address complex scientific problems, contributing to the laboratory's mission of advancing national security and scientific discovery.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Murakami holds a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley, which he completed from 1991 to 1993. He further pursued his education at the University of California, Davis, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics between 1998 and 2002. His academic background provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and computational physics, which he applies in his current role and throughout his career.
Background
Brandon Murakami has a diverse professional background that spans academia, software engineering, and national laboratory research. He began his career as a Lecturer at the University of West Florida from 2005 to 2008, followed by a position as an Assistant Professor of Physics at Rhode Island College from 2008 to 2014. He transitioned to industry roles, including Software Development Engineer I at Amazon and Software Engineer II at MINDBODY, Inc., showcasing his adaptability and broad skill set.
Previous Positions and Experience
Prior to his current role, Brandon Murakami worked at several notable institutions. He served as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory from 2002 to 2004. He then held academic positions at the University of West Florida and Rhode Island College. His experience in software engineering includes roles at Amazon and MINDBODY, Inc., where he developed technical skills that complement his physics expertise.