Alex Walters
About Alex Walters
Alex Walters is a Post Masters Research and Development Fellow at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mississippi and has contributed to various projects in robotics and sensor systems.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Alex Walters has been serving as a Post-Masters Research and Development Fellow at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2020. In this role, he focuses on various research initiatives, including managing sample 3D data processing and analysis for the Office of Naval Research Quality Made Program. Previously, he held the position of Masters Research and Development Fellow at the same institution for a total of six months in 2018 and 2019. His work includes the design, implementation, and integration of sensor systems and providing design support for equipment testing on advanced manufacturing systems.
Education and Expertise
Alex Walters earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mississippi, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same university, completing his studies from 2017 to 2019. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his research and development work in mechanical engineering and related fields.
Research and Development Projects
In his role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Alex Walters has contributed to several significant projects. He developed an autonomous plant sampling robotic station for large-scale assembly line systems in collaboration with Photon Systems Instruments. Additionally, he presented his work on the SMART Plant LDRD Autonomous Leaf Sampling System at the Biomedical Engineering Society 2020 Meeting, showcasing his contributions to the field of biomedical engineering.
Previous Experience
Before his current role, Alex Walters worked as a Laboratory Assistant at Smith & Nephew in 2017 for two months, where he was involved in the Unique Device Identification Lab. His early experience also includes a brief tenure as a Masters Research and Development Fellow at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 2019, where he further developed his skills in research and development.