Gabriel Shipley
About Gabriel Shipley
Gabriel Shipley is a Graduate R&D Intern at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in high energy density physics and implosion dynamics research.
Title
Gabriel Shipley holds the position of Graduate R&D Intern at Sandia National Laboratories. His involvement with Sandia National Laboratories spans several roles, reflecting a consistent focus on research and development in the field of electrical and electronics engineering.
Previous Roles
Prior to his current role, Gabriel Shipley worked as an Undergraduate Technical Intern at Sandia National Laboratories from 2013 to 2016. He also held a position as an Undergraduate Summer Intern at the same organization in 2012. These roles allowed him to gain early exposure to the field of high energy density physics and research methodologies vital to his career development.
Education and Expertise
Gabriel Shipley studied at The University of New Mexico, where he completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 2016 to 2021. He also obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from the same institution, studying from 2011 to 2015. His academic background provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of high energy density physics.
Research Focus
Gabriel Shipley's research concentrates on the dynamics of implosions in pulsed power experiments, employing optical imaging and x-ray diagnostics. His work is instrumental in exploring high energy density physics, particularly in the context of stockpile stewardship and fundamental science exploration.
Work with Sandia's Z Machine
At Sandia National Laboratories, Gabriel Shipley works with the Z Machine, one of the most powerful pulsed power facilities in the world. His projects involve designing and executing experiments on pulsed high current systems, with a particular focus on inertial confinement fusion science. This work contributes significantly to advancements in high energy density physics.