Joe Mc Keown
About Joe Mc Keown
Joe McKeown is a Staff Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2013. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and has previous experience as a postdoctoral researcher at both Arizona State University and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Joe Mc Keown has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2013, where he holds the position of Staff Scientist. In this role, he engages in advanced research and development projects, contributing to the laboratory's mission in national security and scientific innovation. His tenure at the laboratory spans over 11 years, during which he has developed expertise in materials science.
Education and Expertise
Joe Mc Keown studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Materials Science from 1998 to 2007, completing his education over a span of nine years. Prior to this, he attended Purchase College, SUNY, where he obtained a B.A. in Literature from 1990 to 1992. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research and professional work in materials science.
Previous Research Positions
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Joe Mc Keown worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Arizona State University from 2007 to 2010 for three years. Following this role, he continued his research as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from 2010 to 2013 for another three years. These positions contributed to his development as a scientist and his expertise in materials science.