Matthew Mc Nenly
About Matthew Mc Nenly
Matthew Mc Nenly is a Computational Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, leading simulation projects focused on fuel and engine optimization. He co-created the advanced chemistry solver Zero-RK and manages multiple research initiatives with significant funding.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Matthew Mc Nenly has worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2007, serving as a Computational Scientist for 17 years. In this role, he leads the simulation team for the Optima program, which is a multi-lab initiative focused on fuel and engine optimization. The program operates with an annual budget of $30 million. Additionally, he serves as the Principal Investigator for various simulation projects, including the Advanced Combustion Numerics and the GaN reactor simulation project, managing budgets of $800,000 and $310,000 respectively.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Mc Nenly holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2000 to 2007. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Mathematics from the University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School from 2000 to 2005. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, completed from 1996 to 1999 at the University of Michigan College of Engineering.
Professional Experience Prior to Lawrence Livermore
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Matthew Mc Nenly gained experience in various roles. He worked as an Experimental Aerodynamicist at General Motors from 1999 to 2000. He also held internships at Pratt & Whitney as an Undergraduate Intern in 1998 and at Sandia National Laboratories as a Graduate Research Intern in 2002. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Student Instructor at the University of Michigan in 2000.
Contributions to Computational Science
Matthew Mc Nenly co-created the advanced chemistry solver Zero-RK, which is licensed to Convergent Science Inc. for integration into their ConvergeCFD software. He has also developed the micro-liter fuel ignition tester program, acting as its Principal Investigator with an annual funding of $500,000. His work focuses on enhancing simulation capabilities in combustion and fuel optimization.