Roger Pearce
About Roger Pearce
Roger Pearce is a computer scientist with extensive experience in research and development. He has worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2013, focusing on parallel and external memory graph algorithms and data-intensive computing.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Roger Pearce has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 2013, serving as a Computer Scientist. His role involves contributing to the Center for Applied Scientific Computing (CASC). Prior to his current position, he worked at LLNL as a Lawrence Scholar from 2009 to 2013. During his tenure, he has focused on various projects, including sampling-based motion planning algorithms for robotics applications.
Education and Expertise
Roger Pearce completed his education at Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and a Ph.D. in Computer Science. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research interests, which include parallel and external memory graph algorithms as well as data-intensive computing.
Background
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Roger Pearce worked at Parasol Lab within the Computer Science Department at Texas A&M University as a Research Assistant from 2001 to 2009. He also gained experience as a Student Intern at Capsher Technology in 2003, where he worked for four months. This diverse background has contributed to his expertise in computer science and engineering.
Research Interests
Roger Pearce's research interests are centered on parallel and external memory graph algorithms, as well as data-intensive computing. These areas of focus reflect his commitment to advancing knowledge and technology in computer science, particularly in applications that require efficient data processing and algorithm development.