Peter Robinson
About Peter Robinson
Peter Robinson is a Group Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he leads a code development team focused on scientific research. He holds advanced degrees in Physics, Astrophysics, Computer Science, and Mathematics, and has expertise in mobile software development and numerical scientific code development.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Peter Robinson has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2011. He currently serves as the ALE3D Software Architecture Lead and has held the position of Group Leader since 2019. In these roles, he leads a code development team that focuses on scientific research aligned with national interests. His contributions include overseeing the development of software that supports complex scientific modeling and simulations.
Education and Expertise
Peter Robinson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Astronomy from Vassar College, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education at the University of Colorado Boulder, obtaining a Master of Science in Astrophysics from 2006 to 2009, followed by a Master of Science in Computer Science from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences from the University of Washington. His expertise encompasses mobile software development, numerical scientific code development, and software engineering.
Background
Peter Robinson has a diverse academic and professional background. He worked as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2006 to 2009. He also held a position as a WCI Summer Student at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from 2005 to 2010. Additionally, he briefly worked as a Technical Marketing Engineer at NVIDIA in 2011. His background includes studies in geophysics, computer science, numerical analysis, statistics, and communications.
Achievements
Peter Robinson led a project aimed at creating a new numerical model of the atmosphere, which featured finer spatial resolution. His educational qualifications include multiple degrees in mathematics, holding both an M.S. and B.S. from Western Washington University. His work contributes to advancements in scientific research and software development in the field of atmospheric sciences.
Personal Interests
Peter Robinson enjoys exploring the natural world through various outdoor activities. He has skied across the Sierra Nevada mountains and biked from Seattle to San Francisco. He also participates in kayaking and exploring the coastal and river landscapes of California. His passion for outdoor exploration includes skiing off the summits of numerous mountain peaks in California and Washington.