Piotr Zolnierczuk
About Piotr Zolnierczuk
Piotr Zolnierczuk is an Instrument Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in developing software for neutron and particle scattering experiments and has held various research and engineering positions over his career.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Piotr Zolnierczuk has been serving as an Instrument Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing data reduction and analysis software specifically for neutron and particle scattering experiments. His work contributes to advancing scientific understanding through improved data processing techniques.
Previous Experience in Research and Development
Before his current position, Zolnierczuk worked at Forschungszentrum Jülich as an Instrument Scientist for eight years, from 2012 to 2020. He also held the position of Research Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky, Department of Physics & Astronomy, from 1997 to 2002. His career includes a six-year tenure at the Indiana University Cyclotron Facility as Research Staff, where he contributed to various research projects.
Education and Expertise in Nuclear Physics
Zolnierczuk studied Nuclear Physics at Jagiellonian University, where he earned both his Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees. His academic journey spanned from 1985 to 1996, covering both undergraduate and doctoral studies. His expertise includes developing software and electronics for radiation detectors and utilizing Monte-Carlo simulations to model complex physical systems.
Software Engineering Background
Prior to his current role, Zolnierczuk worked as a Software Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2008 to 2012. In this capacity, he gained experience in designing and implementing motion control and robotic systems for scientific applications. His work in software engineering complements his research in instrument science.