Dustin Ellis
About Dustin Ellis
Dustin Ellis is the Principal Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in materials science and engineering.
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Dustin Ellis has been serving as a Principal Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories since 2021. His role is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At Sandia, a key U.S. research and development facility, he contributes his extensive expertise in materials characterization and technical training to support various scientific and technological advancements.
Previous Position: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Prior to his current role, Dustin Ellis worked as a Staff Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific from 2016 to 2021. During his five-year tenure in Hillsboro, Oregon, he played a pivotal role in scientific research, with a focus on advancing the company's capabilities in material sciences and laboratory technology.
Position at GE Global Research
Dustin Ellis held multiple positions at GE Global Research between 2001 and 2016. He started as a Metallurgist, progressed to a Corrosion Scientist, and then became the Lead Materials Engineer - Microscopy. Across these roles, his work was centered in Niskayuna, New York, where he focused on material engineering, microscopy, and corrosion science.
Role at US Navy
From 1996 to 2001, Dustin Ellis served in the US Navy as a Lieutenant and Nuclear Propulsion Instructor. Based in Goose Creek, South Carolina, he was responsible for training personnel in nuclear propulsion, demonstrating a strong foundation in both leadership and technical education.
Education and Expertise
Dustin Ellis holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Metallurgical Engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, obtained in 1996. He furthered his studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, earning a Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials Science in 2004. Additionally, he studied Nanoscale Science at the University at Albany, SUNY, completing his program in 2011. His academic background supports his deep expertise in materials science and characterization.