Frank Beckwith
About Frank Beckwith
Frank Beckwith is a Senior Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in advanced computational mechanics and finite element analysis.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Frank Beckwith currently holds the position of Senior Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been in this role since 2019, contributing to various high-level projects and initiatives within the organization. His responsibilities include handling advanced computational mechanics and finite element analysis to aid in the prediction of structural behavior under different loading scenarios, a vital aspect of engineering and safety.
Past Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Before becoming a Senior Member of Technical Staff, Frank Beckwith served as a Technical Grad Intern at Sandia National Laboratories. He completed two internships at Sandia, one in 2015 and another in 2016, each lasting three months. These internships were held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and provided him with valuable industry experience early in his career.
Academic Background in Structural Engineering
Frank Beckwith has a robust academic background in Structural Engineering. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the University of California, San Diego, from 2015 to 2017. Prior to this, he completed his Master of Science (MS) in Structural Engineering at the same institution between 2012 and 2015. His doctoral studies focused on advanced computational mechanics techniques, which are crucial for simulating components under extreme conditions.
Early Career at POWER Engineers
Frank Beckwith's professional journey began at POWER Engineers in Boise, Idaho. He worked as an Undergraduate Intern in 2010 for three months and later as a Transmission Engineer I from 2011 to 2013. During his tenure at POWER Engineers, he gained foundational experience in engineering, which paved the way for his future academic and professional pursuits.
Expertise in Civil and Structural Engineering
Frank Beckwith specializes in advanced computational mechanics techniques, particularly meshfree analysis. This expertise is vital for simulating the effects of both natural and man-made disasters on structural components. Additionally, his focus on finite element analysis enables him to predict structural behavior under a variety of loading scenarios, making significant contributions to the field of structural engineering.