Jamie Bramwell
About Jamie Bramwell
Jamie Bramwell is a Computational Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2013. She specializes in nonlinear implicit solid mechanics and advanced finite element methods, and she currently leads the Smith project and serves as the Director of the Center for Computational Engineering.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Jamie Bramwell has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2013, serving as a Computational Engineer. In this role, she develops high-performance multiphysics software and has worked on experimental mini applications for user tutorials and examples. She leads the Smith project, which focuses on creating a next-generation finite element simulation toolkit. In 2023, she became the Director of the Center for Computational Engineering, overseeing initiatives related to computational engineering.
Education and Expertise
Jamie Bramwell holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, which she completed from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education at The University of Texas at Austin, earning a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computational and Applied Mathematics from 2008 to 2011 and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computational Science, Engineering, and Mathematics from 2011 to 2013. Her expertise includes nonlinear implicit solid mechanics and advanced finite element methods, with interests in integrated multi-physics production code development and high-order finite element methods.
Background
Before her current role, Jamie Bramwell gained diverse experience in various engineering positions. She worked as a Nuclear Systems Engineer at Altran Solutions from 2006 to 2008 in Chicago, IL. She served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Texas at Austin from 2008 to 2013 and held a Graduate Research Intern position at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for three months in 2012. Earlier in her career, she completed a Graduate Research Internship at Schlumberger in 2010 for two months in Cambridge, MA.
Teaching and Mentorship Experience
Jamie Bramwell has contributed to education through various teaching and mentorship roles. She was a Peer Engineering Tutor at Northwestern University from 2005 to 2006 and worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant for four months in 2005. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Texas at Austin for three months in 2011. These roles reflect her commitment to supporting students and fostering learning in engineering disciplines.
Achievements in Computational Engineering
Throughout her career, Jamie Bramwell has made significant contributions to the field of computational engineering. She developed a new cardiac mechanics simulation tool and specializes in advanced finite element methods. Her work encompasses sensitivity-enabled simulation and automatic differentiation, demonstrating her focus on innovative approaches in high-performance computing. Her leadership in the Smith project further highlights her role in advancing finite element simulation technologies.