George Hine
About George Hine
George Hine is a Linac Systems Physicist currently working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has an extensive background in physics, having completed his Ph.D. at the University of Maryland and conducted research in various institutions, including Rutgers University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
George Hine currently serves as a Linac Systems Physicist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2020. His role involves working on advanced particle acceleration technologies and contributing to research initiatives that enhance the capabilities of linear accelerators. Prior to this, he worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the same laboratory from 2018 to 2020, where he focused on various projects related to particle physics and accelerator technology.
Education and Expertise
George Hine completed his undergraduate studies at Rutgers University, earning dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering and Physics/Mathematics from 2006 to 2011. He then pursued a Ph.D. in Physics at the University of Maryland College Park, where he studied from 2011 to 2017. His dissertation focused on particle acceleration mechanisms using intense ultrashort laser pulses, showcasing his expertise in advanced physics and engineering principles.
Background in Research
George Hine has a strong background in research, having worked in various academic and national laboratory settings. He began his research career as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Rutgers University from 2008 to 2011. He then continued his research at the University of Maryland as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2011 to 2017, followed by a year as a Postdoc in the same institution. His research includes studies on the electrostatic breakdown of solid dielectrics and the development of optical diagnostics for superconducting RF accelerators.
Professional Experience Timeline
George Hine's professional experience spans over a decade, beginning with his role as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Rutgers University from 2008 to 2011. He then worked at the University of Maryland in various capacities, including Graduate Research Assistant from 2011 to 2017 and Postdoc from 2017 to 2018. Following this, he joined Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a Postdoctoral Research Associate from 2018 to 2020, before taking on his current position as Linac Systems Physicist, which he has held since 2020.