Joshua Smith
About Joshua Smith
Joshua Smith is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he also completed his Master's degree.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Joshua Smith has been employed as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2021. In this role, he engages in advanced research projects within the field of nuclear engineering. His work contributes to the laboratory's mission of ensuring national security and advancing scientific knowledge.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Smith holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, which he completed between 2016 and 2021. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Nuclear Engineering from the same institution from 2016 to 2019. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nuclear Engineering from Texas A&M University, completed from 2011 to 2016.
Background
Joshua Smith's academic journey in nuclear engineering began at Texas A&M University, where he completed his undergraduate studies. He then continued his education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he served as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2016 to 2021. This role provided him with practical research experience that complemented his academic pursuits.
Research Experience
During his time at the University of Tennessee, Joshua Smith worked as a Graduate Research Assistant for five years. This position allowed him to develop his research skills and contribute to various projects in nuclear engineering, laying the groundwork for his current role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.