Nathan Barton
About Nathan Barton
Nathan Barton serves as the Program Group Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2004. He leads the ASC/PEM Strength and Damage Program Element and heads the Material Modeling and Simulation Group.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Nathan Barton has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2004, serving as Program Group Leader for 20 years. In this role, he leads the ASC/PEM Strength and Damage Program Element, focusing on advanced computational techniques and methodologies for material performance. Additionally, he heads the Material Modeling and Simulation Group, which is responsible for developing and applying models to predict material behavior under various conditions.
Education and Expertise
Nathan Barton holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in material modeling and simulation, as well as his leadership in research programs at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Background
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Nathan Barton worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, San Diego from 2001 to 2004. This experience contributed to his expertise in mechanical engineering and prepared him for his current leadership role in advanced research initiatives.
Achievements
Nathan Barton was selected as one of the first recipients of the Early and Mid-Career Recognition Program award at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. This recognition highlights his contributions to the field and his impact on the laboratory's research initiatives.