Sarah Baker
About Sarah Baker
Sarah Baker is a Staff Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2010. She has a background in Chemistry and Materials Chemistry, holding a B.A. from Grinnell College and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Sarah Baker has been employed as a Staff Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 2010. In this role, she has focused on advanced optical characterization and micro/nanofabrication at the LLNL Center for Micro and Nanotechnology. Her work involves leading various research initiatives and projects that contribute to advancements in materials science and engineering.
Previous Experience at UC Santa Barbara
Prior to her current position, Sarah Baker worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at UC Santa Barbara from 2006 to 2007. During this year, she engaged in research activities that enhanced her expertise in materials chemistry, laying the groundwork for her subsequent roles in advanced scientific research.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Sarah Baker earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Grinnell College. She furthered her education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she completed her Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry from 2001 to 2006. Additionally, she conducted postdoctoral research at UC Santa Barbara, which contributed to her specialization in materials chemistry.
Research Projects and Initiatives
As a Principal Investigator, Sarah Baker has led several significant projects, including a $1.4 million initiative focused on biocatalytic reactor development for natural gas conversion. She has also been involved in modeling optical waveguides through a University of California Lab Fees Research Program project. Her research includes developing catalyst kinetics assays for the ARPA-e carbon capture program and synthesizing magnetic nanoparticles for a Department of Energy project.
Postdoctoral Research Experience
Sarah Baker served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from 2007 to 2010. In this capacity, she conducted research that contributed to her understanding of materials chemistry and prepared her for her current role as a Staff Scientist.