Marissa Wood
About Marissa Wood
Marissa Wood is a Staff Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry from the University of Washington and has a diverse background in research and development across various institutions.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Marissa Wood has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a Staff Scientist since 2019. In this role, she contributes to various scientific projects and research initiatives. Prior to her current position, she served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the same institution from 2018 to 2019. Her work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is focused on advancing knowledge in her field and supporting the laboratory's mission.
Education and Expertise
Marissa Wood earned her Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry from the University of Washington, where she studied from 2008 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Boston University, completed from 2001 to 2005. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in chemistry and materials science, contributing to her expertise in her current role.
Previous Work Experience
Before her tenure at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Marissa Wood held several positions in the scientific community. She worked as a Process Development Associate at ImmunoGen, Inc. for eight months in 2008. Additionally, she was a Research Associate at Alkermes from 2005 to 2006. Her experience also includes a two-year appointment as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2016 to 2018 and a role as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Washington from 2008 to 2014.
Fellowship and Research Initiatives
In 2010, Marissa Wood participated as an NSF East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes Fellow at National Taiwan University for two months. This fellowship allowed her to engage in international research collaboration and expand her scientific network. Her involvement in such initiatives reflects her commitment to advancing research and fostering global scientific partnerships.