Joseph Castro
About Joseph Castro
Joseph Castro is the Technical Manager of Radiation Effects Theory at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He holds a PhD in Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Joseph Castro is currently the Technical Manager of Radiation Effects Theory at Sandia National Laboratories. Since 2019, he has been leading the efforts in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. His role involves overseeing research and development focused on radiation effects and their theoretical implications.
Previous Roles at Sandia National Laboratories
Joseph Castro has held several notable positions at Sandia National Laboratories. From 2014 to 2019, he served as the Technical Manager of Electrical Models & Simulation. Prior to that, he was a PMTS from 2012 to 2014, and an SMTS from 2000 to 2012. His early career at the laboratory began as a Post-Doc from 1997 to 2000.
Educational Background
Joseph Castro has an extensive academic background in nuclear engineering. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison between 1991 and 1995. Before that, he obtained a Master's degree in the same field from the same institution from 1989 to 1991. His undergraduate studies were completed at Kansas State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from 1984 to 1989.