Narek Gharibyan
About Narek Gharibyan
Narek Gharibyan is a Research Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2014. He holds a Ph.D. in radiochemistry and has contributed to various projects in nuclear science and forensics.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Narek Gharibyan has been a Research Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 2014. In this role, he supports experimental nuclear science at the National Ignition Facility. He previously worked at LLNL as a Post-doctoral Researcher from 2012 to 2014. Gharibyan has taken on leadership roles, including serving as the Deputy Group Leader for the Laboratory’s Nuclear and Radiochemistry Group. He leads research projects focused on pre- and post-detonation nuclear forensics and collaborates on the development of radiochemistry diagnostic techniques.
Education and Expertise
Narek Gharibyan holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. He furthered his education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Radiochemistry from 2007 to 2011. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research in nuclear science and forensics.
Background
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Narek Gharibyan worked as an Associate Formulator at Pharmavite from 2006 to 2007. He also interned at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Seaborg Institute, gaining valuable experience in nuclear science. Additionally, he performed undergraduate research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Achievements
Narek Gharibyan has developed a prototype chemistry-on-a-chip platform for nuclear forensics. He has led projects funded by LLNL’s Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program, showcasing his ability to drive innovative research. Gharibyan also mentors student interns in the Nuclear Forensics Summer Program, fostering the next generation of scientists in the field.