Robert Carson
About Robert Carson
Robert Carson is a Computational Engineer with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. He specializes in modernizing material models for high-performance computing systems and currently works at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Robert Carson has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a Computational Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on modernizing material models to operate on GPUs, contributing to next-generation high-performance computing systems. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Postdoctoral Research Staff Member at the same laboratory from 2018 to 2020, where he further developed his expertise in computational engineering.
Education and Expertise
Robert Carson holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, which he completed between 2013 and 2018. His doctoral research involved the characterization of intragrain deformation mechanisms for cyclically loaded polycrystalline materials. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University from 2013 to 2016 and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology from 2010 to 2013. His educational background is complemented by a strong foundation in numerical methods, including nonlinear finite element methods and Krylov subspace methods.
Professional Experience at Cornell University
At Cornell University, Robert Carson held multiple positions that contributed to his professional development. He served as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2014 to 2018, where he engaged in research related to mechanical engineering. He also worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in 2014 and 2017, assisting in the education of undergraduate students. His experience at Cornell provided him with a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of mechanical engineering.
Internship Experience at Boeing
In 2012, Robert Carson completed a two-month internship as an Engineer Intern at Boeing in Tukwila, Washington. This experience allowed him to gain practical insights into the aerospace industry and apply his academic knowledge in a real-world engineering environment.
Leadership in Computational Engineering Development
Robert Carson leads the development of ExaConstit, a next-generation crystal plasticity finite element method code base designed for exa-scale computing. This project is based on the MFEM framework and represents a significant advancement in computational engineering, reflecting his expertise and leadership in the field.