Carleton Knisely
About Carleton Knisely
Carleton Knisely is the Integration Team Lead at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in aerospace engineering, with previous roles at institutions such as UCLA and NASA Ames Research Center.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Carleton Knisely has been serving as the Integration Team Lead at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since June 2020. In this role, he oversees the integration of various engineering projects and initiatives. Prior to his current position, he worked as an Aerospace Engineering Analyst for ten months in 2019 and as a Postdoctoral Researcher for seven months in the same year. His contributions to the laboratory focus on advancing research in hypersonic aerothermal modeling and simulation.
Education and Expertise
Carleton Knisely holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, which he completed from 2014 to 2018. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from UCLA in 2015. His undergraduate studies were completed at Bucknell University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 2010 to 2014. His academic background supports his specialization in hypersonic aerothermal modeling and simulation.
Background
Knisely's professional journey includes various roles in academia and research institutions. He worked as a Teaching Assistant at UCLA's Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science from 2016 to 2017. His earlier experiences include positions as an Undergraduate Researcher and Laboratory Teaching Assistant at Bucknell University. He also completed internships at the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics and NASA Ames Research Center, gaining valuable insights into fluid dynamics and aerospace engineering.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Carleton Knisely has engaged in significant research and development activities related to aerospace engineering. His work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and previous institutions has contributed to advancements in hypersonic aerothermal modeling. His academic and research experiences reflect a strong commitment to the field of aerospace engineering and education.