Alex Belianinov, Ph.D., M.B.A.
About Alex Belianinov, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Alex Belianinov, Ph.D., M.B.A., is a Principal Member of R&D in Physics at Sandia National Laboratories and also works with the U.S. Department of Energy on Small Business Innovation Research. He has extensive experience in material characterization, nanofabrication, and radiation effects testing, and holds advanced degrees in chemistry and business.
Company
Alex Belianinov is currently working at Sandia National Laboratories as a Principal Member of the R&D S&E, Physics division. Additionally, he holds a position at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) focusing on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) projects. His work at Sandia involves developing novel ion beam techniques for material characterization and supporting projects in nanofabrication and radiation effects testing.
Title
Alex Belianinov holds the title of Principal Member R&D S&E, Physics at Sandia National Laboratories. In this role, he utilizes his expertise in ion beam techniques, ion microscopy, mass spectrometry, and machine learning to contribute significantly to the field of material characterization.
Education and Expertise
Alex Belianinov earned his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the Department of Chemistry at Iowa State University, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. He furthered his education by achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, between 2019 and 2020. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University, achieved from 2003 to 2007. His academic background is supplemented by practical expertise in ion microscopy, mass spectrometry, and machine learning.
Background
Before his current roles, Alex Belianinov served as Faculty at The Bredesen Center, University of Tennessee, from 2016 to 2021. He also worked as a Research Staff Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the Center for Nanophase Material Sciences from 2015 to 2021. His research has primarily focused on heavy ion irradiations, neutron displacement damage, and irradiation effects testing.
Achievements
Alex Belianinov's work involves heavy ion irradiations and the development of enhanced monoenergetic neutron production for irradiation effects testing and calibration. His expertise has significantly contributed to simulating neutron displacement damage and combined ion plus electron irradiations. His current efforts aim to implement real-time, data-driven decision-making processes in manufacturing and business analytics, demonstrating his continuous commitment to advancing the field.