Derrick Kaseman, Ph.D.
About Derrick Kaseman, Ph.D.
Derrick Kaseman, Ph.D., serves as the Director for the Center for National Security Applications of Magnetic Resonance at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2023. He has over 13 years of experience in building structure-property relationships in material systems, with a focus on spectroscopy, glass science, nano-materials, and semiconductors.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Derrick Kaseman, Ph.D., serves as the Director for the Center for National Security Applications of Magnetic Resonance at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he focuses on applying magnetic resonance techniques to address national security challenges. His leadership aims to advance the understanding of material systems relevant to security applications.
Previous Experience in Research and Academia
Derrick Kaseman has a diverse background in research and academia. He worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Pittsburgh from 2016 to 2018 and at Los Alamos National Laboratory from 2018 to 2020. He also served as an Instructor at UC Davis, teaching about the electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of materials from 2014 to 2015. His experience includes roles as Technical Director of the NMR Facility at UC Davis from 2021 to 2023 and as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2011 to 2016.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Derrick Kaseman obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science at the University of California, Davis, completing his studies from 2011 to 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his multidisciplinary approach in his current and previous roles.
Research Focus and Expertise
Derrick Kaseman has focused on building structure-property relationships in material systems over the past 13 years. His expertise encompasses spectroscopy, glass science, nano-materials, and semiconductors. He has developed nuclear magnetic resonance techniques to elucidate the structure and dynamics of complex material systems, contributing to advancements in material science.
Professional Experience at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Derrick Kaseman has held multiple roles at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He worked as a Scientist from 2020 to 2021 and has been a Guest Scientist since 2021. His work at Los Alamos has involved research that supports the development of advanced materials and techniques relevant to national security applications.