John Lancaster
About John Lancaster
John Lancaster is a Member of Technical Staff at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he coordinates transformer and balun design for the OSPRES program and oversees effects testing at various locations. He has a strong background in electrical engineering and physics, holding a PhD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
John Lancaster has been a Member of Technical Staff at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, he coordinates and manages transformer and balun design specifically for the OSPRES program. He oversees effects testing for the OSPRES program at various locations, including the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division China Lake (NAWCWDCL), and LLNL. His responsibilities include identifying and procuring capital equipment for RF effects testing and managing students and technicians involved in these tests.
Previous Experience at Horizon Analog
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, John Lancaster worked at Horizon Analog as a Principal Engineer from 2008 to 2014. During his six years at Horizon Analog, he contributed to various engineering projects and gained significant experience in the field. His role involved technical leadership and oversight in engineering processes, which laid the foundation for his subsequent positions in research and development.
Role at University of Missouri-Kansas City
From 2015 to 2019, John Lancaster served as the Assistant Director of Research at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. In this position, he was responsible for overseeing research initiatives and managing projects related to electrical engineering. He directed students and technicians in performing RF testing of target components and systems, and provided continuous education on electrical engineering principles, high and low power RF measurements, and physics.
Education and Expertise
John Lancaster earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, completing his studies from 2015 to 2022. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics and Mathematics from The University of Kansas, where he studied from 2001 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation in physics and mathematics, which supports his technical expertise in RF testing and effects.