David Sassani
About David Sassani
David Sassani is a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in geochemistry and geological sciences.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
David Sassani currently holds the position of Distinguished Member Of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, a role he has been in since 2017. He is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At Sandia, he contributes significantly to the institution's projects, leveraging his extensive expertise in geochemistry and technical staff management.
Previous Role as Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia Labs
Prior to his current position, David Sassani served as Principal Member of Technical Staff -- Geochemist at Sandia National Laboratories starting from 2007. During this time, he applied his specialized knowledge in geochemistry to various critical projects, focusing on performance assessment and contributing to the laboratory's mission in scientific research and national security.
Past Experience at Golder Associates Inc.
From 2000 to 2007, David Sassani worked as a Senior Geochemist at Golder Associates Inc. His tenure here involved in-depth geochemical assessments, where he was responsible for evaluating environmental impacts and contributing to a variety of projects that required rigorous geochemical analysis and consultancy.
Performance Assessment Geochemist at Duke Engineering Services
David Sassani worked as a Performance Assessment Geochemist at Duke Engineering Services from 1995 to 2000. His responsibilities included conducting detailed geochemical performance assessments, which likely played a key role in the company’s engineering services and environmental projects.
Educational Background
David Sassani has a robust educational foundation in geosciences. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from Washington University in St. Louis. He completed his Master of Arts (M.A.) in Geology from the University of California, Berkeley, and received his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Geology from La Salle College, Philadelphia, PA. His advanced degrees have equipped him with a deep understanding of geological sciences, fundamental to his various roles throughout his career.