Jimmy Carleton
About Jimmy Carleton
Jimmy Carleton is a Computational Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in multiphysics simulation software and material behavior research.
Current Title and Role
Jimmy Carleton is a Computational Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, where he has been employed since 2015. In this role, he develops multiphysics simulation software to address challenges in radiation hydrodynamics and magnetohydrodynamics. Carleton focuses on the microscale mechanisms that influence macroscale material behavior.
Previous Experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
In 2013, Jimmy Carleton worked as a Graduate Research Intern at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. During his 2-month tenure, he contributed to various research projects, gaining valuable experience in computational science and research methodologies.
Experience at Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences (ICES)
From 2009 to 2015, Jimmy Carleton served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences (ICES) in Austin, Texas. Over six years, he conducted research in computational sciences, focusing on structural and shock waves in solids, as well as piezoelectric and ferroelectric materials.
Role at Sikorsky Aircraft
Jimmy Carleton worked as a Senior Structural Engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft from 2002 to 2008. Located in Stratford, CT, he spent six years addressing various structural engineering challenges, contributing to the design and analysis of aircraft structures.
Educational Background
Jimmy Carleton earned his PhD in Computational Science, Engineering, and Mathematics from The University of Texas at Austin, where he also completed a Master of Science in Computational and Applied Mathematics. In addition, he holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University and Yale University, respectively.