David Montes De Oca Zapiain, Ph.D.
About David Montes De Oca Zapiain, Ph.D.
David Montes De Oca Zapiain, Ph.D., is a Senior Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in the intersection of Materials Science and Data Science.
Company
David Montes De Oca Zapiain, Ph.D., is currently working at Sandia National Laboratories as a Senior Member of Technical Staff. He joined Sandia National Laboratories in 2020, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His current work focuses on the intersection of Materials Science and Data Science, with a particular emphasis on developing algorithms and computational models aimed at reducing the cost and time for deploying new structural materials.
Title
David Montes De Oca Zapiain holds the title of Senior Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. In this role, he employs his expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Data Science to contribute to advancements in material sciences, specifically focusing on the automotive and aerospace industries.
Education and Expertise
David Montes De Oca Zapiain received his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2018. He also holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, completed in 2015, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, earned in 2014. His education provided a strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering, which he has further developed through his work in material sciences and data analysis. He is also fluent in Spanish, French, and English, with conversational skills in Mandarin.
Background
David Montes De Oca Zapiain's professional journey began with internships at various companies including Nissan Trading Corporation USA, Schlumberger, and Toyota. He served as a Quality Process Management Intern at Nissan, a 3MT Technology Intern at Schlumberger, and a Final Assembly Production Engineer Co-op at Toyota. He also held positions as a Graduate Student Intern and a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories before being promoted to his current role. Additionally, he has experience as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at Georgia Institute of Technology.
Achievements
David Montes De Oca Zapiain has developed novel algorithms and computational models that aim to reduce the cost and time for deploying new structural materials by half. His research efforts focus on enhancing the screening process for potential candidate materials, benefiting industries such as automotive and aerospace. His work bridges Materials Science and Data Science, incorporating data mining and analysis techniques.