Dylan J. Kline, PhD
About Dylan J. Kline, PhD
Dylan J. Kline, PhD, serves as the Deputy Group Leader for Rapid Prototyping of Energetics at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has extensive experience in advanced manufacturing and energetic materials, having previously worked at NASA and the University of Maryland.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Dylan J. Kline currently serves as the Deputy Group Leader for Rapid Prototyping of Energetics at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has been in this role since 2024. Prior to this position, he worked as a Staff Scientist and as a Postdoctoral Research Staff Member at the same laboratory from 2022 to 2024 and 2021 to 2022, respectively. His work focuses on diagnostics development and data analytics within the advanced manufacturing of energetic materials.
Education and Expertise
Dylan J. Kline holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arizona, completing his degree in 2016. His academic background is complemented by practical experience in aerospace and materials engineering, as well as research on the synthesis and characterization of energetic nanomaterials.
Background in Aerospace and Engineering
Kline's early career included roles at NASA, where he worked as an Engineering Student Trainee from 2016 to 2020 and as a Thermal Coatings Engineering Intern in 2015. His responsibilities included investigating new materials for spaceflight applications at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and creating programming environments for efficient data transfer. He also served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Arizona from 2015 to 2016.
Research and Development Experience
Dylan J. Kline has significant research experience, having worked as a Research Associate at the University of California, Riverside from 2019 to 2020. During his time there, he focused on advanced research projects while completing his Ph.D. studies. He also gained teaching experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Maryland, where he excelled in both research and teaching roles.
Music Production Interests
In addition to his engineering career, Kline produces music in his spare time. He transitioned from playing piano to music production at the age of 17, showcasing a diverse range of interests outside of his professional work in engineering and research.