Bethany Hudak
About Bethany Hudak
Bethany Hudak is a Postdoctoral Researcher currently working as a Research Chemist at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. She focuses on scanning transmission electron microscopy to study single atom dopants in semiconductor materials for quantum computing applications.
Work at Naval Research Laboratory
Bethany Hudak has been employed at the Naval Research Laboratory as a Research Chemist since 2016. Over her eight years in this role, she has focused on advancing the field of quantum computing through her research. She collaborates with Dr. Andrew Lupini on a project that utilizes scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) to investigate single atom dopants in semiconductor materials. This work aims to enhance the understanding of how these dopants interact with semiconductor crystals.
Education and Expertise
Bethany Hudak holds multiple degrees in the fields of Materials Science, Philosophy, and Chemistry. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Kentucky, where she studied from 2010 to 2016. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Emory and Henry College from 2006 to 2010. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry and materials science.
Background as Graduate Research Assistant
Before her current roles, Bethany Hudak worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Kentucky from 2010 to 2016. During her six years in this position, she gained valuable research experience that contributed to her expertise in materials science and chemistry. This role helped her develop skills that she applies in her current research endeavors.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
In addition to her position at the Naval Research Laboratory, Bethany Hudak has been working as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2016. Her research at Oak Ridge complements her work in Washington, D.C., allowing her to further explore the bonding environments of single atom dopants and their interactions with semiconductor materials through advanced STEM techniques.