Kristopher Olshefski
About Kristopher Olshefski
Kristopher Olshefski is a computational scientist currently working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has a diverse background in engineering, having held various positions in academia and industry, including roles at Virginia Tech and Montana State University.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Kristopher Olshefski currently holds the position of Computational Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to various computational projects in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. His work focuses on applying advanced computational techniques to solve complex scientific problems.
Education and Expertise
Kristopher Olshefski has a strong academic background in engineering. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 2020 to 2023. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from Montana State University, achieved from 2018 to 2019, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, completed in 2017.
Previous Experience at Virginia Tech
At Virginia Tech, Kristopher Olshefski worked as a PhD Graduate Student from 2019 to 2023. During this time, he was involved in research at the Advanced Propulsion and Power Laboratory (APPL) under the guidance of Dr. Todd Lowe and Dr. Wing Ng. His research included developing diagnostic tools for gas turbine engines.
Professional Background
Kristopher Olshefski has a diverse professional background. He served as an Aviation Structural Mechanic in the U.S. Navy for seven years, from 2005 to 2012. He also held various engineering roles, including a Mechanical Engineer Hydropower Intern at the US Army Corps of Engineers and a Design Engineer Intern at BLACKHAWK! from 2016 to 2017.
Research Contributions
Throughout his academic career, Kristopher Olshefski has made significant contributions to research in computational methods. He developed novel computational techniques for estimating curvature in multiphase flows during his Master's research at Montana State University. His work has implications for various engineering applications.