Daniel Lee
About Daniel Lee
Daniel Lee is an experimental physicist currently working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. in nuclear science and engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has an extensive academic background in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Daniel Lee has been employed as an Experimental Physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2020. His role involves conducting research and experiments in the field of experimental physics, contributing to various projects aimed at advancing scientific knowledge and technology. The laboratory is known for its focus on national security, energy, and environmental challenges.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Lee holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in nuclear science and engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles. His academic background includes a strong foundation in engineering principles, which supports his research in experimental physics.
Background
Daniel Lee's educational journey began at Fullerton College, where he studied engineering and achieved a GPA of 3.94/4.00. He then transferred to the University of California, Los Angeles, where he completed his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. During his time at UCLA, he served as a PhD Candidate from 2016 to 2020 and worked as a Graduate Student Researcher at the Air Force Research Laboratory from 2017 to 2020.
Achievements
In 2019, Daniel Lee received the Presidential Early Career Award for Science and Engineers, recognizing his contributions to the field early in his career. He was also one of the first graduates of the NIF–MIT Ph.D. Thesis Program, highlighting his involvement in advanced research initiatives during his doctoral studies.