Justin Christensen
About Justin Christensen
Justin Christensen is an R&D Laboratory Support Technologist at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in Materials Physics and a passion for scientific programming and data analysis.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Justin Christensen works as an R&D Laboratory Support Technologist at Sandia National Laboratories. He joined the organization in 2018 and is based in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Area. His role involves supporting various research and development activities in the laboratory setting, leveraging his expertise in materials physics and scientific computer programming to contribute to ongoing projects.
Previous Experience in Materials Physics and Research
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Justin Christensen accumulated extensive experience in materials physics and research. From 2015 to 2018, he served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the USU Materials Physics Group in Logan, Utah. Prior to that, he worked as an Undergraduate Researcher in the same group from 2013 to 2015. His research focused on understanding the interactions between materials and the space-plasma environment, aiming to mitigate spacecraft charging and light pollution of optical sensors.
Academic Background in Materials Physics and Physics
Justin Christensen has a solid academic foundation in physics and materials physics. He earned a Master of Science (MS) in Materials Physics from Utah State University, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics from the same institution, having studied from 2007 to 2015. His educational background equipped him with deep knowledge and skills relevant to his current role and past research activities.
Teaching and Early Career Roles
In addition to his research experience, Justin Christensen has also worked in teaching and early career roles. He served as a Lab Instructor at the USU Physics Department from 2013 to 2014. Before his academic and research-focused roles, he worked as a Courtesy Clerk at Kentco, Inc. from 2007 to 2013, providing customer service and support.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Justin Christensen engages in a variety of personal interests and hobbies outside his professional work. He enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and is also involved in creative pursuits like playing music and woodworking. These activities provide a balanced lifestyle and contribute to his overall well-being.