Jennifer M. Frederick
About Jennifer M. Frederick
Jennifer M. Frederick is a Computational Geoscientist and Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in environmental fluid mechanics and subsurface flows.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Jennifer M. Frederick is currently working as a Computational Geoscientist and Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. She has held this position since 2015. Her work focuses on studying environmental fluid mechanics, particularly subsurface and submarine flows at continental margins. She utilizes computational methods and applied mathematics in her research.
Previous Experience at University of Nevada Reno
In 2015, Jennifer M. Frederick worked as an Instructor at the University of Nevada Reno for four months. During her tenure, she contributed to the academic programs by teaching courses related to her expertise in geoscience and engineering.
Research Role at Desert Research Institute
Jennifer M. Frederick served as a National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow at the Desert Research Institute from 2014 to 2015. Based in Reno, NV, she focused on subsurface and submarine flows in her research. Her work advanced our understanding of environmental fluid mechanics, particularly in areas such as methane gas hydrate deposits.
Educational Background and Achievements
Jennifer M. Frederick has an extensive educational background. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Earth & Planetary Science; Computational Science and Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, she obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution from 2008 to 2010. She completed her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, she attended the National Geothermal Academy at the University of Nevada-Reno.
Specialization in Environmental Fluid Mechanics
As a specialist in environmental fluid mechanics, Jennifer M. Frederick's work revolves around understanding subsurface and submarine flows, with a particular focus on geothermal systems and submarine permafrost in the Arctic. She develops numerical models to study these phenomena, exploring the role of multi-phase and variable-density flow and transport in the evolution of deep-oceanic and permafrost-associated methane gas hydrate deposits.