Rebecca Lindsey
About Rebecca Lindsey
Rebecca Lindsey is a Computational Chemist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Physics from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and has developed advanced computational models that significantly enhance efficiency in material research.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Rebecca Lindsey has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2018, where she serves as a Computational Chemist. In this role, she focuses on researching the dynamic response of soft materials and the underlying microscopic phenomena. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the same laboratory from 2016 to 2018. During her tenure, she developed the ChIMES models, which significantly enhanced computational efficiency, achieving performance up to 100,000 times faster than traditional DFT-MD methods while maintaining accuracy.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Lindsey earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Physics from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, completing her studies from 2010 to 2016. She also holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in the same field from the same institution, which she obtained from 2010 to 2012. Earlier, she completed her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering at Wayne State University from 2008 to 2010. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research in computational chemistry and soft materials.
Research Focus and Contributions
Rebecca Lindsey's research primarily investigates the dynamic response of soft materials and the age-related changes in polymeric materials. She explores the formation of nanocarbon structures from shock-compressed materials, contributing to the understanding of microscopic phenomena. Additionally, she utilizes machine learning techniques to create predictive models from experimental data sets, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of her research outcomes.
Previous Academic Positions
Before her current role, Rebecca Lindsey held several academic positions. She served as a General Chemistry Teaching Assistant at the University of Minnesota from 2010 to 2012. During her Ph.D. studies, she was a Graduate Research Assistant in the Siepmann Group at the University of Minnesota from 2010 to 2016. Earlier in her academic career, she worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Potoff Group at Wayne State University from 2008 to 2010.