Andrew Clark
About Andrew Clark
Andrew Clark is an R&D S&E Nuclear Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, focusing on hazard analysis and sodium fire phenomena. He holds a Master's in Nuclear Engineering from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from UC Irvine.
Title
Andrew Clark currently holds the position of R&D S&E Nuclear Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. His role involves significant research and development responsibilities in nuclear engineering.
Company
Sandia National Laboratories is where Andrew Clark has been contributing as an R&D S&E Nuclear Engineer since 2015. The laboratory is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is known for its work in national security, energy, and environmental solutions.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Clark attained his Master’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering from The Ohio State University, where he conducted research and completed a thesis on steam generator corrosion analysis. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. His academic background has equipped him with extensive knowledge in both chemical and nuclear engineering.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Sandia National Laboratories, Andrew Clark worked at The Ohio State University as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Associate from 2013 to 2015. He has also served as an Undergraduate Researcher at UC Irvine during multiple periods from 2010 to 2013.
Professional Focus
At Sandia National Laboratories, Andrew Clark focuses on systems-theoretic hazard analysis on digital systems. His work includes investigating phenomenological models for sodium pool fires, sodium spray fires, and sodium-concrete interactions. Additionally, he examines aerosol generation and the evolution of chemical species in the atmosphere related to sodium fire phenomena.