Steven F. Buchsbaum
About Steven F. Buchsbaum
Steven F. Buchsbaum is a Research Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in ion behavior within carbon nanotubes and leads a project on synthetic excitable ion channels.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Steven F. Buchsbaum has held multiple positions at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). He began his tenure as a Livermore Graduate Scholar from 2014 to 2016, where he focused on advanced research initiatives. Following this role, he served as a Postdoctoral Research Staff Member from 2016 to 2019, contributing to various scientific projects. Since 2019, he has been employed as a Research Scientist, where he continues to conduct research and lead projects aimed at enhancing scientific understanding and applications.
Education and Expertise
Steven F. Buchsbaum earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics from the University of California, Irvine, where he studied from 2010 to 2016. His undergraduate education culminated in a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, from 2006 to 2010. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research, particularly in the areas of ion behavior and synthetic excitable ion channels.
Research Focus and Projects
Buchsbaum conducts research on ion behavior within carbon nanotubes, with a specific emphasis on enhancing double layer capacitance and ion transport. He leads a project that aims to develop synthetic excitable ion channels, which are designed to mimic the signal propagation mechanisms found in biological neurons. This work has implications for advancements in materials science and bioengineering.
Previous Research Experience
Before his roles at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Steven F. Buchsbaum gained research experience at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher from 2007 to 2010. He also served at the University of California, Irvine, as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for one year and as a Graduate Student Researcher for six years, from 2010 to 2016. These positions contributed to his development as a researcher and educator in the field of physics.