Milan Holec
About Milan Holec
Milan Holec is a Staff Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in hydrodynamic and kinetic modeling of laser-generated and tokamak plasmas. He holds a PhD in Applied Physics from Czech Technical University in Prague and has extensive experience in theoretical physics and computational methods.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Milan Holec has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) as a Staff Scientist since 2020. His role involves applying his expertise in theoretical physics and computational approaches to various research projects. Prior to his current position, he served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at LLNL from 2018 to 2020. During this time, he contributed to research initiatives focused on high-energy density physics and plasma dynamics.
Education and Expertise
Milan Holec holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Physics from Czech Technical University in Prague, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. He also earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Applied Physics from the same institution between 2009 and 2012, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Physics from 2005 to 2009. His academic background is complemented by a focus on hydrodynamic and kinetic modeling of laser-generated and tokamak plasmas, utilizing high-order finite element methods.
Background in Research and Teaching
Milan Holec has a diverse background in research and teaching. He worked as a Course Assistant at Czech Technical University in Prague from 2009 to 2016, providing support in various academic courses. He also served as a Junior Researcher at ELI Beamlines from 2012 to 2017, where he engaged in advanced research related to laser technologies. Additionally, he held a position as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf for two months in 2018.
International Academic Experience
Milan Holec has gained international academic experience through his studies at various institutions. He completed one semester of Master of Engineering (MEng) at the University of Buenos Aires in 2010 and another semester at Chung-Hua University in 2011. These experiences contributed to his comprehensive understanding of applied physics and enriched his research capabilities.