Maeve O'brien
About Maeve O'brien
Maeve O'Brien is an Academic Graduate Appointee at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, with a background in materials science and engineering. She has experience in data analysis and research related to fuel cells, solar cells, and green energy alternatives.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Maeve O'Brien has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as an Academic Graduate Appointee since 2021. In this role, she engages in research and development activities, contributing to various scientific projects. Her position allows her to apply her academic knowledge and research skills in a practical setting, furthering her expertise in materials science and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Maeve O'Brien holds a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from UC Irvine, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of California, Merced, from 2014 to 2018. Her educational background includes a high school diploma from Santa Monica High School, achieved from 2010 to 2014. She possesses expertise in data analysis, high-resolution x-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy.
Research Interests
Maeve O'Brien's research interests focus on renewable energy technologies. She is particularly interested in fuel cells, solar cells, photocatalysis, and thin films for solar cell applications. Additionally, she explores green alternatives to traditional fuel sources, contributing to advancements in sustainable energy solutions.
Previous Research Experience
Before her current role, Maeve O'Brien gained valuable research experience at UC Merced as an Undergraduate Researcher from 2016 to 2018. She also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at UC Irvine from 2018 to 2020. In 2017, she participated in the NSF REU program at Penn State University for three months, further enhancing her research skills and knowledge in her field.
Leadership and Involvement
Maeve O'Brien has demonstrated leadership skills through her involvement in student organizations. She served as the secretary for the UC Merced Society of Physics Students Chapter and the UC Merced Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Chapter during the 2016-2017 academic year. Additionally, she contributed to outreach activities as a board member of student organizations at UC Merced.