Joe Morris
About Joe Morris
Joe Morris serves as the Associate Program Leader for Nuclear Effects R&D at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, bringing over 15 years of experience in computational geomechanics and a strong background in computational fluid dynamics.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Joe Morris serves as the Associate Program Leader for Nuclear Effects R&D at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to research and development efforts in the field of nuclear science. His role involves overseeing projects that integrate advanced computational techniques to address challenges in nuclear effects.
Previous Experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Prior to his current role, Joe Morris worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from 1999 to 2020. He served as a Research Scientist and later as Group Leader for Computational Geosciences. During his tenure, he focused on computational geomechanics and contributed to various projects that explored the mechanical behavior of geological materials.
Educational Background
Joe Morris studied at Monash University, where he earned a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from 1989 to 1996. He also spent time at the University of Cambridge as a PhD student in 1994 and at Purdue University as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 1996 to 1998. His education laid the foundation for his expertise in computational science.
Expertise in Computational Science
Joe Morris possesses 15 years of experience in computational geomechanics and has a strong background in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with 20 years of experience. He specializes in multi-physics code development, integrating various physical models into a single computational framework. His expertise extends to advanced numerical methods, including Finite Elements, Finite Differences, Boundary Element Methods, and Meshfree Methods.
Career Progression and Research Roles
Throughout his career, Joe Morris has held various research positions. He worked as a Summer Student Researcher at CSIRO in 1992, and later as a Research Scientist at Schlumberger from 2010 to 2014. His diverse roles have allowed him to leverage a broad scientific background to tackle complex problems in computational science.