Arielle Clauser
About Arielle Clauser
Arielle Clauser is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in materials science and electron microscopy.
Title at Sandia National Laboratories
Arielle Clauser is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories. She began this role in 2023 and is based in Livermore, California. Sandia National Laboratories is a multi-program laboratory that focuses on research and development in various scientific fields. Arielle's role involves on-site research and application of her extensive background in electron microscopy and materials science.
Previous Experience at Malvern Panalytical
Arielle Clauser worked at Malvern Panalytical as a Scientist I from 2022 to 2023 for 11 months in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her responsibilities included utilizing her expertise in laser diffraction instruments, automated microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. This role allowed her to contribute to biopharmaceutical applications, providing analytical solutions and advancing scientific research in the region.
Academic Background and Research
Arielle Clauser earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electron Microscopy from Oregon State University, where she studied from 2016 to 2021. Her Ph.D. dissertation focused on the detailed characterization of the platinum/𝛾-alumina catalytic system using transmission electron microscopy and various spectroscopic techniques. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of North Texas, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Furthering her technical foundations, she completed a program in Show Production and Touring at Full Sail University from 2010 to 2012.
Research and Technical Skills
Arielle Clauser has demonstrated significant research skills, particularly in the field of electron microscopy. Her research includes work on solar thermal chemical hydrogen generating oxides and metallics using probe-corrected spectroscopic scanning transmission electron microscopy methods. She has also utilized EDS and monochromated EELS techniques in studying low-temperature electrolysis anion exchange membranes. Additionally, she has experience with python scripting and battery material sample preparation and imaging.
Teaching and Mentorship at Oregon State University
Arielle served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Oregon State University from 2018 to 2020, where she led laboratory courses for over 150 undergraduates. One of the key courses she taught was a characterization laboratory course focused on failure analysis using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Charpy, and tensile testing. Her teaching role provided valuable hands-on learning opportunities for students while allowing Arielle to develop her mentorship and instructional skills.