Ashfia Huq
About Ashfia Huq
Ashfia Huq is the Manager of Materials Physics at Sandia National Laboratories, with extensive experience in research and leadership roles at Apple, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Argonne National Laboratory.
Manager, Materials Physics at Sandia National Laboratories
Since 2022, Ashfia Huq has served as the Manager of Materials Physics at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California. In this role, she manages research and development initiatives within the Materials Physics division, overseeing scientific investigations and the application of materials science principles to advance technology and innovation. Her leadership involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams and directing research projects aimed at solving complex materials-related challenges.
Manager and X-ray Subject Matter Expert at Apple
From 2019 to 2022, Ashfia Huq worked at Apple in Cupertino, California, where she held the position of Manager and X-ray Subject Matter Expert. Her responsibilities included overseeing the X-ray analysis processes and contributing her expertise to the development of products and technologies. Her role involved both managerial duties and hands-on technical work, integrating her deep knowledge of X-ray techniques into quality control and product innovation.
Group Leader at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Between 2013 and 2017, Ashfia Huq was a Group Leader at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. In this capacity, she led a team of researchers focusing on various scientific endeavors within the laboratory. Her leadership was pivotal in driving research projects, guiding scientific inquiry, and fostering a collaborative environment for scientific advancements.
Senior Research Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Ashfia Huq served as a Senior Research Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2006 to 2019. During her tenure, she engaged in high-level research activities, contributing to significant advancements in materials science. Her role involved collaborating on projects that pushed the boundaries of scientific knowledge and applied research in the field of materials physics.
Educational Background and Expertise
Ashfia Huq holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from Stony Brook University Graduate School, which she obtained between 1996 and 2003. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Physics and Computer Science from Mount Holyoke College, completed from 1992 to 1996. Her academic background has provided a solid foundation for her extensive career in scientific research and leadership in various high-profile institutions.
Post Doctoral Associate at Argonne National Laboratory
From 2003 to 2006, Ashfia Huq worked at Argonne National Laboratory in Argonne, Illinois, as a Post Doctoral Associate. In this early career role, she engaged in postdoctoral research, applying her academic training to practical scientific problems and contributing to the ongoing research projects at the laboratory. Her work during this period helped to cement her expertise in the field of materials science.