Stephen Weitzner
About Stephen Weitzner
Stephen Weitzner is a Research Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in quantum simulations related to energy storage, electrocatalysis, and corrosion science. He has a strong background in materials science and engineering, holding both a Bachelor's and a PhD from Penn State University.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Stephen Weitzner currently serves as a Research Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2021. He is part of the Quantum Simulations Group, where he focuses on projects related to energy storage, electrocatalysis, and corrosion science. Prior to his current role, he worked at the same laboratory as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist from 2018 to 2021. His experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory emphasizes his commitment to advancing research in materials science and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Weitzner earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Materials Science and Engineering from Penn State University from 2009 to 2013. He continued his studies at the same institution, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the same field from 2013 to 2018. His academic background has equipped him with a strong foundation in materials science, with a particular focus on electrochemistry, data science, data visualization, and software development.
Background
Before his tenure at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Stephen Weitzner worked at Penn State University as a Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant from 2013 to 2018. His responsibilities included conducting research and assisting in teaching, which contributed to his development as a researcher and educator. Additionally, he participated in an international internship at Technische Universität Darmstadt in Germany in 2011, where he gained valuable experience in materials science.
Research Contributions
During his doctoral research, Stephen Weitzner developed schemes based on planewave density functional theory and polarizable continuum dielectric models. These contributions reflect his expertise in computational methods and their application to materials science. His work in the Quantum Simulations Group at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory continues to build on this foundation, focusing on innovative solutions in energy storage and related fields.