Makena Dettmann
About Makena Dettmann
Makena Dettmann is an HPC Support Engineer Intern at Rescale, specializing in optimization techniques and machine learning for predicting atomic motions in organic semiconductors. With a background in Materials Engineering and Computer Science, she combines her interests in programming, mathematics, and scientific research in her work.
Work at Rescale
Makena Dettmann has been employed as an HPC Support Engineer Intern at Rescale since 2021. In this role, she focuses on utilizing optimization techniques and machine learning to predict atomic motions in organic semiconductors. Her work contributes to the development of high-performance computing solutions. The internship is based in San Francisco, California, where she has gained practical experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Makena Dettmann holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Engineering from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 2017 to 2021. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science, Physics, and Mathematics from Coe College, completing her studies there from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering and scientific research.
Background
Makena Dettmann grew up on a farm, which instilled in her a strong problem-solving ability using available resources. This background has influenced her approach to scientific research and engineering, allowing her to apply practical solutions to complex problems. She has also gained diverse research experience, including her tenure as an Undergraduate Researcher at Coe College and as a Research Experience for Undergraduates participant at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Research Experience
In addition to her current role at Rescale, Makena Dettmann has been a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of California, Davis since 2018. This position allows her to combine her interests in programming, mathematics, and scientific research. Her previous research experience includes her work as an Undergraduate Researcher at Coe College from 2014 to 2017, where she contributed to various projects in her field.