Connor Rietema
About Connor Rietema
Connor Rietema is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in advanced metallurgical characterization. He has a background in metallurgical advancements, having previously worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory and held internships at Special Metals and Nucor Corporation.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Connor Rietema has been employed as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2021. His research focuses on metallurgical advancements, contributing to the laboratory's initiatives in advanced metallurgical characterization. His role involves applying his expertise to enhance understanding and development in the field of metallurgy.
Education and Expertise
Connor Rietema earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the Colorado School of Mines, where he studied from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) at the same institution from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in metallurgical engineering, which he applies in his current research.
Background
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Connor Rietema worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2017 to 2021. His experience includes roles as a Metallurgical Engineering Intern at Special Metals in 2016 and as a Metallurgical Engineering Co-op at Nucor Corporation in 2015. These positions have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of metallurgy.
Research Focus and Projects
At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Connor Rietema specializes in advanced metallurgical characterization. His research projects are aimed at exploring and implementing metallurgical advancements, which are critical for various applications in science and engineering. His work contributes to the laboratory's mission of addressing complex challenges through innovative research.