Justin Kerr
About Justin Kerr
Justin Kerr is a metallurgist specializing in simulations of materials, particularly focusing on phase changes and fracture. He currently works at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and has a strong academic background in materials science and engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Justin Kerr has been employed as a Metallurgist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2023. In this role, he focuses on simulations of materials, particularly examining phase changes and fracture. His work contributes to the laboratory's research initiatives and aligns with its mission to advance scientific knowledge and technology.
Education and Expertise
Justin Kerr holds a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, which he completed in 2023. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in the same field from the same institution in 2022. Prior to that, he obtained an Associate of Science in Materials Engineering from Sierra College in 2020. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in materials science, with a particular focus on computational modeling and electrochemistry.
Background
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Justin Kerr worked as a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of California, Berkeley from 2022 to 2023. He also served as a Physics Tutor at Sierra College from 2018 to 2020. His tutoring experience provided him with opportunities to share his knowledge in physics while supporting students in their academic pursuits.
Achievements in Computational Modeling
During his master's program at the University of California, Berkeley, Justin Kerr developed multi-scale computational models of materials. This work aimed to contribute to sustainable manufacturing and energy solutions, highlighting his commitment to addressing contemporary challenges in materials science.