Timothy Lach
About Timothy Lach
Timothy Lach is an R&D Associate Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in the development of advanced materials for energy applications. He has extensive experience in materials science, having worked at various institutions including the University of Illinois and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Timothy Lach serves as an R&D Associate Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he conducts research on structural materials specifically for energy applications, with a focus on nuclear and radiological materials. His work involves utilizing advanced characterization techniques to develop novel materials that can withstand extreme conditions.
Previous Experience at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Prior to his current position, Timothy Lach worked at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in two capacities. He served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate from 2016 to 2018 and as a Materials Scientist from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure at PNNL, he focused on materials synthesis and processing, contributing to research on advanced materials for energy applications.
Academic Background in Materials Science
Timothy Lach earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2010 to 2016. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Materials Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. His thesis research investigated the interface structure of metallic nano-composites under high shear strain and radiation environments.
Research Techniques and Specializations
Timothy Lach specializes in advanced materials characterization techniques, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), focused ion beam (FIB), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), and X-ray diffraction. He also utilizes advanced characterization techniques such as correlative in-situ electron microscopy and atom probe tomography in his research.
Teaching and Early Career Experience
Before his extensive research career, Timothy Lach gained teaching experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2013 to 2015. He also held a position as a Teaching Assistant at The Ohio State University for a brief period in 2009. Additionally, he completed an internship at Special Metals Corporation in 2008, where he began to develop his expertise in materials science.