Sidi Zhao
About Sidi Zhao
Sidi Zhao is a Graduate Research Assistant currently working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has a background in Material Science and Engineering, with degrees from Beijing University of Chemical Technology, The University of Akron, and the University of California, Merced.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Sidi Zhao has been employed as a Graduate Research Assistant at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2020. In this role, Zhao contributes to advanced research projects, utilizing expertise in materials science and engineering. The laboratory focuses on various scientific challenges, including national security and energy, where Zhao's work supports innovative solutions.
Education and Expertise
Sidi Zhao holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials and Biomaterials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Merced, expected to be completed in 2024. Prior to this, Zhao earned a Master's degree in Polymer Science from The University of Akron from 2017 to 2019. Zhao's undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Material Science and Engineering from Beijing University of Chemical Technology, completed in 2017.
Background
Sidi Zhao's academic journey began at Beijing University of Chemical Technology, where Zhao worked as a Research Assistant in the Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials from 2015 to 2017. Following this, Zhao transitioned to The University of Akron as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2017 to 2019. Zhao also served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of California, Merced, from 2019 to 2020, further enhancing teaching and research skills.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sidi Zhao gained diverse experience in various research and engineering roles. Zhao worked as a Research Assistant at the Chinese Academy of Sciences for four months in 2015 and as an Assistant Engineer at Worley for one month in 2018. This varied experience has contributed to Zhao's comprehensive understanding of materials science.