Noelle Catarineu
About Noelle Catarineu
Noelle Catarineu is a Member of the Technical Staff III at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2018. She specializes in developing structured adsorbents for capturing air species and managing tritium gas mixtures for nuclear fusion applications.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Noelle Catarineu has been serving as a Member of the Technical Staff III at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2018. In this role, she focuses on the development of structured adsorbents for capturing air species at ultra dilute concentrations. Additionally, she manages tritium gas mixtures for the National Ignition Facility's nuclear fusion reactor. Her work contributes to advancements in nuclear fusion technology and environmental monitoring.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Prior to her current position, Noelle Catarineu worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories from 2017 to 2018. During her one-year tenure in Livermore, California, she engaged in research that likely involved advanced materials and technologies relevant to her expertise in chemistry and structured adsorbents.
Academic Background and Research at UC Berkeley
Noelle Catarineu completed her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley from 2012 to 2017. During her five years as a Graduate Student Researcher, she contributed to various research initiatives that enhanced her knowledge and skills in the field of chemistry, preparing her for her subsequent roles in research and development.
Undergraduate Studies at New York University
Noelle Catarineu earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from New York University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. During her undergraduate studies, she also worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher for three years, gaining practical experience in research methodologies and laboratory techniques.
International Research Experience
In 2011, Noelle Catarineu served as a Visiting Researcher at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid for one month. This experience provided her with an international perspective on research practices and allowed her to collaborate with researchers in Spain, further enriching her academic and professional background.