Robert Collins
About Robert Collins
Robert Collins is a Research Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in CFD modeling of electrified free surface flows. He has extensive experience in chemical engineering, with a background that includes roles at Purdue University, Raytheon, Sandia National Laboratories, and Y-12 National Security Complex.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Robert Collins has been employed as a Research Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2009. His work focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling of electrified free surface flows. Over his 15 years at the laboratory, he has contributed to various projects, including definitive studies on electrosprays and the electrified jet breakup phenomena.
Education and Expertise
Robert Collins earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he studied from 1993 to 1998. He furthered his education at Purdue University, obtaining a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering and Philosophy from 2002 to 2008. His academic background supports his expertise in CFD modeling and experimental analysis of materials in fluorinating environments.
Background in Research and Engineering
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Robert Collins held several positions in research and engineering. He worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Purdue University from 2002 to 2008, where he examined signatures for nuclear processing operations. He also served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories for one year, from 2008 to 2009.
Previous Work Experience
Robert Collins has a diverse work history that includes roles as a Chemical Process Engineer at Raytheon for one year in 1998-1999 and at Y-12 National Security Complex from 2000 to 2002. He developed software for solvent-extraction system design using MATLAB and created an electrically assisted solvent extraction apparatus during his research work.