Chris Nowak
About Chris Nowak
Chris Nowak is a Postdoctoral Appointee at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in Chemical Engineering and extensive research experience.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Chris Nowak currently holds the position of Postdoctoral Appointee at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California. Since 2019, Chris has been focusing on advanced research within the domain of materials science. This role entails driving innovative projects and leveraging computational methods to enhance materials design and understanding.
Previous Experience at Cornell University
Between 2014 and 2019, Chris Nowak was a Graduate Researcher at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. During this time, Chris engaged in extensive research in Chemical Engineering, contributing significantly to projects aimed at understanding the complex relationship between metals and hydrogen using atomistic simulations. This period also saw the development of computational tools and the use of machine learning for advanced materials design.
Education in Chemical Engineering
Chris Nowak completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University between 2014 and 2019. Prior to that, Chris earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, spanning from 2010 to 2014. This solid educational background provided a strong foundation for his subsequent research and professional endeavors.
Undergraduate Research and Internships
During undergraduate studies, Chris was an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Karande Lab from 2013 to 2014. In addition, Chris held an internship position at Ultimate R&D for two months in 2012, where the focus was on analyzing test data to improve customer experiences. These experiences enriched Chris's practical and theoretical understanding of Chemical Engineering.
Research and Development Contributions
Throughout his career, Chris Nowak has spearheaded several key research projects. This includes designing polymers to meet desired properties using computational methods and participating in the development of targeted therapeutics in a biochemistry lab. These contributions highlight Chris's versatile expertise in both theoretical and applied aspects of Chemical Engineering and materials science.