Mariana Desireé Reale Batista
About Mariana Desireé Reale Batista
Mariana Desireé Reale Batista is a postdoctoral research staff member at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, focusing on additive manufacturing for energy storage applications. She holds a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from Michigan State University and has extensive experience in engineering and research across various organizations, including NASA and Ford Motor Company.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Mariana Desireé Reale Batista serves as a Postdoctoral Research Staff Member at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 2020. Her research focuses on additive manufacturing for carbon-based electrodes, particularly in energy storage applications. She has gained recognition for her work, winning the People’s Choice Award at LLNL’s Postdoctoral Research Slam in both 2021 and 2022. Her current projects include innovative approaches to cooling technologies, such as transforming salt cubes into a foam aerogel for electricity-free cooling.
Education and Expertise
Mariana holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering from Michigan State University, where she studied from 2014 to 2019. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from Universidade Salvador in 2014. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering at Universidade Salvador, achieving a score of 8.8/10.0 from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both engineering and business.
Background
Before her current role at LLNL, Mariana gained diverse experience in various positions. She worked as a Graduate Research Intern at NASA's Ames Research Center in 2018, focusing on nanotechnology for sensor development. Her career at Ford Motor Company included roles as Design and Release Engineer, Design and Release Product Analyst, and Quality Vehicle Function Group Leader, where she contributed to the development of hybrid cellulose composites for automotive applications. She also participated in the MSU BEST program as a trainee from 2016 to 2018.
Achievements
Mariana has received accolades for her research contributions, notably winning the People’s Choice Award at LLNL’s Postdoctoral Research Slam in 2021 and 2022. Her work in developing affordable cooling technologies aims to reduce electricity costs and carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, her internship at NASA provided her with valuable experience in sensor development, further enhancing her expertise in materials science and engineering.