Nicolas Schunck
About Nicolas Schunck
Nicolas Schunck is a Staff Research Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2010. He specializes in theoretical nuclear physics, focusing on nuclear fission and high-performance computing techniques.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Nicolas Schunck has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2010, serving as a Staff Research Scientist. His work focuses on the development of a microscopic theory of nuclear fission, utilizing nuclear density functional theory and high-performance computing techniques. He is also a co-personal investigator of the 'Computational Nuclear Structure' Department of Energy (DOE) INCITE allocation, contributing to advanced computational research in nuclear structure.
Education and Expertise
Nicolas Schunck holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in theoretical nuclear physics from Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I), which he completed between 1998 and 2001. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in nuclear physics and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in physics from the University of Strasbourg. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research in nuclear theory and high-performance computing applications.
Background
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Nicolas Schunck worked as a Research Associate at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid from 2005 to 2007 and at the University of Tennessee from 2007 to 2010. He also served as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Surrey in the UK. His diverse research experience spans multiple institutions, contributing to his expertise in nuclear physics.
Achievements
Nicolas Schunck is the principal investigator of the FIRE (Fission In R-process Elements) topical collaboration in nuclear theory, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. He is also a member of the DOE SciDAC 3 NUCLEI collaboration. His work includes the exploration of machine-learning techniques to enhance computational nuclear theory, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field through innovative methodologies.
Research Collaborations
Nicolas Schunck has developed a national and international network of collaborations throughout his career. This network facilitates knowledge exchange and collaborative research in nuclear theory and high-performance computing, enhancing the impact of his work within the scientific community.