David Willingham
About David Willingham
David Willingham is a scientist specializing in High Energy Ion Optics and Ultra-high Vacuum technologies, with a focus on Materials Characterization and Surface Science research. He has held various positions at notable research institutions, including the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
David Willingham has been employed as a Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2021. His role involves conducting advanced research in the field of materials characterization and surface science. He focuses on developing analytical techniques to study the interactions of photons, ions, and electrons with solid surfaces, particularly in the context of nuclear materials analysis.
Education and Expertise
David Willingham holds a PhD in Chemistry from Penn State University, where he studied from 2004 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Wilkes University, completing his degree from 2000 to 2004. His expertise includes High Energy Ion Optics, Ultra-high Vacuum technologies, Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, and Atomic and Molecular Laser Spectroscopy.
Background
David Willingham has a diverse professional background in various research institutions. He served as a Technical Team Lead in Microscopy at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he worked at Argonne National Laboratory as a Postdoctoral Appointee from 2011 to 2013 and held the position of American Society for Engineering Education Postdoctoral Fellow at the Naval Surface Warfare Center from 2010 to 2011.
Professional Experience at U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
At the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, David Willingham held multiple positions from 2017 to 2021. He worked as a Research Chemist and later as Section Head for Accelerator Mass Spectrometry. His work in these roles contributed to advancements in materials characterization and surface science, particularly in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Research Contributions and Techniques
David Willingham specializes in developing analytical techniques for studying the interactions of photons, ions, and electrons with solid surfaces. His research has a strong emphasis on nuclear materials analysis, utilizing his expertise in Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry and Ultra-high Vacuum technologies to advance the field.