Karlene Maskaly
About Karlene Maskaly
Karlene Maskaly is a Group Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a PhD in Materials Science and a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Karlene Maskaly has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2020. She currently holds the position of Senior Scientist and has served as Group Leader since 2021. Her work at this facility is focused on advancing research in materials science and physics. The laboratory is known for its contributions to national security, energy, and environmental sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Karlene Maskaly earned her PhD in Materials Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2000 to 2005. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Physics at the same institution from 1996 to 2000. In 2021, she also studied Business Administration and Management at the University of California, Los Angeles for 11 months. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both scientific and managerial disciplines.
Background
Karlene Maskaly completed her high school education at Mt. St. Mary Academy from 1992 to 1996. She began her academic journey at St. Agnes, where she studied from 1983 to 1992. This early education laid the groundwork for her future pursuits in the fields of physics and materials science.
Previous Experience at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Before her tenure at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Karlene Maskaly worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory for 11 years, from 2009 to 2020. During this time, she held several positions, including Technical Staff Member and Group Leader. She also served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate from 2005 to 2009. Her experience at Los Alamos contributed significantly to her expertise in research and leadership within scientific teams.