Danny S. Lee
About Danny S. Lee
Danny S. Lee is a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in alignment engineering systems for high-energy laser applications. He holds a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has extensive experience in various engineering roles across multiple industries.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Danny S. Lee currently serves as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Alignment Engineering Systems at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the technical aspects of alignment and optical systems within the facility. His responsibilities include supporting the Alignment and Optical Systems Group, which plays a critical role in the $5 billion National Ignition Facility project focused on nuclear fusion.
Education and Expertise
Danny S. Lee has a diverse educational background in engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Mathematics from the University of Connecticut. He furthered his studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, obtaining a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with an Aerospace Concentration. Additionally, he completed a Graduate Certificate in Plastics Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and pursued non-degree coursework in Systems Engineering at Georgetown University.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current position, Danny S. Lee held various engineering roles across multiple industries. He worked as a Senior R&D Engineer at Droplette from 2019 to 2022 and as a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a brief period in 2022. His experience also includes a role as an R&D Engineer at Boston Scientific from 2016 to 2019, and as a Design Engineer for Circuit Breakers at GE from 2013 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at United Technologies from 2009 to 2013.
Specialization in High-Energy Laser Systems
Danny S. Lee specializes in the integration of advanced cameras and diagnostics for high-energy laser shot operations at the National Ignition Facility. He leads the development of the Chamber Interior Viewing System Version Two, which is designed to enhance machine safety and diagnostic alignment during operations. His expertise in this area is critical for the success of the facility's nuclear fusion experiments.