Valentino Cooper
About Valentino Cooper
Valentino Cooper is a distinguished research and development staff member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania and has extensive experience in condensed matter theory and materials simulation.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Valentino Cooper currently serves as Distinguished R. & D. Staff at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2020. In addition to this role, he is the Section Head for Materials Theory & Simulation within the Materials Science and Technology Division (MSTD). His work focuses on advancing research and development in materials theory and simulation, contributing to the laboratory's mission of scientific innovation.
Previous Positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Cooper has held multiple positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory over the years. He worked as a Senior R. & D. Staff Member from 2017 to 2020 and served as Group Leader for the Condensed Matter Theory Group for one year during that period. His earlier roles include R. & D. Staff Member from 2012 to 2017 and R. & D. Associate from 2008 to 2012. He also led the Materials Theory Group for one year in 2017-2018.
Editorial Experience at AIP Publishing
From 2017 to 2020, Valentino Cooper worked as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Physics at AIP Publishing. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the peer review process and contributing to the publication of research in applied physics, ensuring the quality and integrity of the journal's content.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Valentino Cooper earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. Prior to that, he completed his B.A. in Chemistry at Vassar College from 1996 to 2000. He also studied at the College of the Bahamas for one year in 1995-1996, gaining foundational knowledge in the field.
Postdoctoral Experience at Rutgers University
After completing his Ph.D., Valentino Cooper worked as a Post-doctoral Associate at Rutgers University from 2005 to 2008. This role allowed him to further develop his research skills and expertise in chemistry before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory.