Sonia Wharton
About Sonia Wharton
Sonia Wharton serves as the Deputy Group Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2012. She specializes in risk management, nuclear science, and atmospheric science, and has a strong background in boundary layer meteorology and wind energy research.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Sonia Wharton has served as Deputy Group Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2012. In this role, she assists in managing a diverse team of scientists and engineers specializing in risk management, nuclear science, and atmospheric science. Her leadership contributes to the laboratory's mission of addressing complex scientific challenges. Additionally, she has worked as an Atmospheric Scientist at the same institution since 2008, focusing on atmospheric research and its applications.
Education and Expertise
Sonia Wharton holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 2002 to 2008. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Environmental Studies from Baylor University, completing her degree from 1994 to 1998. Her expertise includes boundary layer meteorology and surface fluxes, with contributions to advancements in wind energy research.
Background
Before her tenure at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sonia Wharton worked as a Modeling and Data Analyst Specialist at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from 1999 to 2002. She also gained research experience as a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of California, Davis, from 2002 to 2008. This combination of roles has provided her with a strong foundation in environmental science and data analysis.
Professional Experience
Sonia Wharton has accumulated over 16 years of experience as an Atmospheric Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, focusing on atmospheric research. Her previous experience includes three years at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and six years as a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of California, Davis. This diverse professional background supports her current leadership role and technical expertise.