David Rogers
About David Rogers
David Rogers is a Computational Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in developing libraries and interfaces for modeling systems at scale. He holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati and has research interests in small nonequilibrium systems and nanoscale devices.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
David Rogers serves as a Computational Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position he has held since January 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing advanced libraries and interfaces for modeling systems at scale. He is a member of the Scientific Computing team within the National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS). His work contributes to the laboratory's mission of advancing computational science and engineering.
Education and Academic Background
David Rogers completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Cincinnati, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Minor in Mathematics from 2001 to 2004. He continued his education at the same institution, obtaining a PhD in Physical Chemistry from 2004 to 2009. Additionally, he worked as both an Undergraduate and Graduate Student at the University of Cincinnati during his studies. He also attended Lakota West High School and Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.
Previous Academic Positions
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, David Rogers held the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of South Florida, starting in 2013. His academic career also includes five years as a Graduate Student at the University of Cincinnati, where he engaged in research that laid the foundation for his later work.
Research Interests and Focus Areas
David Rogers has a diverse range of research interests, particularly in the applications of computational science to small nonequilibrium systems. His work explores topics such as dielectric friction, dispersion, and hydration in nanoscale devices. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Sandia National Labs, focusing on the modeling of water and ion conduction, further enhancing his expertise in these areas.