Elliott Biondo
About Elliott Biondo
Elliott Biondo is an R&D Staff member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in research and development, with previous roles at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and various internships in engineering and research.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Elliott Biondo has been employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since 2022 as R&D Staff. Prior to this role, he served as R&D Associate Staff from 2019 to 2022. His career at ORNL began with a position as a Postdoctoral Research Associate from 2016 to 2019. Biondo has been involved in various research and development projects at ORNL since 2014, demonstrating a progression in his responsibilities and contributions to the laboratory's objectives.
Education and Expertise
Elliott Biondo holds multiple degrees in the fields of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Nuclear Engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he obtained a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Engineering between 2011 and 2016.
Background in Engineering and Research
Biondo's early career included various internships and research positions. He worked as a Battery Research Intern at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division from 2005 to 2006. He also served as a Process Engineering Intern at Polar Semiconductor in 2010. His academic experience includes a role as an Undergraduate Research Assistant II at the University of Minnesota from 2009 to 2010 and a Graduate Student Intern at ORNL in 2014.
Research Contributions
Throughout his career, Elliott Biondo has contributed to national security applications through innovative geometry demonstrations at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He developed mixed CAD/CSG 'layered' geometries specifically for advanced reactor and national security applications, showcasing his expertise in engineering and research.