Brian Homeijer
About Brian Homeijer
Brian Homeijer is a Principal Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in MEMS sensor systems for national security applications.
Title and Current Role
Brian Homeijer holds the title of Principal Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been with Sandia National Laboratories in this role since 2016. At Sandia, he is based in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Area. His work mainly focuses on the design and implementation of MEMS sensor systems with applications in national security.
Education and Expertise
Brian Homeijer's educational background is extensive and specialized. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, studying from 2005 to 2008. Prior to that, he achieved a Master of Science (M.S.) in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Florida, studying from 2003 to 2005. Earlier, he completed his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His expertise is in the field of MEMS sensor systems, specifically tailored for national security applications.
Career at Sandia National Laboratories
Brian Homeijer has had a significant tenure at Sandia National Laboratories. He initially joined as a Senior Member of the Technical Staff in 2012, contributing in that capacity until 2016. Since then, he has served as Principal Member of the Technical Staff. His responsibilities have included the characterization of MEMS sensor systems. His work is crucial in advancing the field of national security through technical innovations.
Previous Industry Experience
Before his current role at Sandia National Laboratories, Brian Homeijer accumulated diverse industry experience. From 2007 to 2012, he was a MEMS Designer at Hewlett-Packard based in Corvallis, Oregon Area. In 2007, he briefly worked as a MEMS Design Engineer at Interdisciplinary Consulting Corporation in Gainesville, Florida Area. His roles have consistently revolved around MEMS technologies, showcasing his long-term commitment to this field.
Research Experience
Brian Homeijer has substantial research experience which began during his time as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Florida. From 2003 to 2008, he was part of the Interdisciplinary Microsystems Group, where he focused on various aspects of MEMS design and applications. This early research experience laid a strong foundation for his subsequent career in both industry and national laboratories.