Kate Rodriguez, Ph.D.
About Kate Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Kate Rodriguez, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in intellectual property management and multidisciplinary research in physical sciences and engineering. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Physics from UC Irvine and has held various academic and research positions throughout her career.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Kate Rodriguez, Ph.D., has been serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2020. In this role, she engages in advanced research projects that leverage her expertise in chemical physics and multidisciplinary approaches in physical sciences and engineering. Her work contributes to the laboratory's mission of ensuring national security and advancing scientific knowledge.
Education and Expertise
Kate Rodriguez earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Physics from the University of California, Irvine, where she studied from 2013 to 2019. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry and Physics from Washington & Jefferson College from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of the physical sciences, along with expertise in university-based intellectual property management.
Previous Experience at University of Southern California
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Kate Rodriguez worked as a Licensing Associate at the University of Southern California from 2019 to 2020. In this position, she was involved in the USC Stevens Center for Innovation, focusing on the commercialization of research and technology developed at the university. This role enhanced her understanding of the intersection between research and intellectual property.
Research and Teaching Experience at UC Irvine
Kate Rodriguez has extensive research and teaching experience at the University of California, Irvine. She served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2013 to 2016 and as a Graduate Student Researcher from 2013 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Tech Transfer Intern from 2016 to 2019, where she gained insights into technology transfer processes. Her roles at UC Irvine contributed to her development as a researcher and educator in the field of chemical physics.
Undergraduate Research at Washington & Jefferson College
During her undergraduate studies at Washington & Jefferson College, Kate Rodriguez worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2010 to 2013. This experience allowed her to engage in hands-on research in chemistry and physics, laying the groundwork for her future academic and professional pursuits in the sciences.