Ilse Van Meerbeek
About Ilse Van Meerbeek
Ilse Van Meerbeek is a Materials Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University and has a diverse background in web development and research.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Ilse Van Meerbeek has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a Materials Engineer since 2022. In this role, she focuses on materials science and engineering projects that contribute to the laboratory's research objectives. Prior to her current position, she worked at the same institution as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2019 to 2022, where she engaged in advanced research and development in materials engineering.
Education and Expertise
Ilse Van Meerbeek holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, where she studied from 2013 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Amherst College, completing her studies from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background is complemented by her high school diploma from St. Paul's School, which she achieved from 1999 to 2003.
Background in Web Development
Before her career in materials engineering, Ilse Van Meerbeek worked as a Web Developer at ten24 Digital Solutions from 2010 to 2013. She also held a similar position at Amherst College for six months in 2006. These roles provided her with experience in software development and technical support, which contributed to her diverse skill set.
Research and Teaching Experience
Ilse Van Meerbeek has significant research experience from her time at Cornell University, where she served as a Graduate Student Researcher from 2013 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Teaching Assistant for four months in 2017, where she supported undergraduate education in engineering. This combination of research and teaching roles has enhanced her expertise in materials engineering and mechanical engineering.
Technical Support and Client Management
Ilse Van Meerbeek began her professional career as a Technical Support Analyst and Client Manager at Computer Trust Corp from 2007 to 2009. In this role, she provided technical assistance and managed client relationships, which developed her skills in customer service and technical problem-solving.