Hannah Shelton
About Hannah Shelton
Hannah Shelton is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in phase transformation kinetics and materials properties research under high pressure and temperature conditions. She holds a PhD in Geology and Geophysics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she also earned a B.Sc. in Chemistry and a B.A. in German Studies.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Hannah Shelton has been employed as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, she focuses on research related to phase transformation kinetics. Her work involves utilizing advanced techniques such as in-house and synchrotron x-ray diffraction, as well as other analytical methods relevant to high-pressure and high-temperature conditions.
Education and Expertise
Hannah Shelton earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geology and Geophysics with a focus on High Pressure Mineral Physics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa from 2014 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in German Studies, both obtained from the same institution between 2008 and 2013. Her expertise includes optical pyrometry, thermometry, and various spectroscopy techniques, including IR, Raman, and NMR spectroscopy.
Background
Hannah Shelton's academic career began at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she worked in various capacities, including as a Biogeochemistry Laboratory Assistant and a Student Laboratory Manager at the X-Ray Atlas Diffraction Laboratory. She also served as a Teaching Assistant and an Undergraduate Researcher during her studies. Her experience spans multiple roles that contribute to her strong foundation in laboratory techniques and research methodologies.
Skills and Techniques
Hannah Shelton possesses a diverse skill set that includes diagnostics and repair of electronics and computer hardware. She is proficient in sample preparation and analysis using ion microprobe/nanoSIMS and GC-MS techniques. Additionally, she is trained in laboratory safety protocols, including hazardous waste safety and biosafety. Her technical skills extend to the use of diamond anvil cells and gas gun compression experiments, as well as the operation of various laboratory equipment.
Research Focus and Contributions
Hannah Shelton's research primarily involves materials properties research under quasi-static and dynamic high pressure/high temperature conditions. She specializes in equation of state determination and accurate temperature measurement in dynamic compression environments. Her work contributes to a deeper understanding of phase transformation kinetics and the behavior of materials under extreme conditions.