Melissa Louie
About Melissa Louie
Melissa Louie is a Risk and Reliability Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in chemical engineering and experience in various teaching and research roles.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Melissa Louie is currently working at Sandia National Laboratories as a Risk and Reliability Engineer. She began this role in 2023 and is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her responsibilities involve assessing and mitigating potential risks in engineering projects, contributing to the laboratory's objectives in advancing national security and technology.
Previous Experience at Cornell University
Melissa Louie has held multiple roles at Cornell University. She was a Product Design and Lean Operations Teaching Assistant at the Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in 2022 for 4 months. Additionally, she worked as a Fluid Mechanics Teaching Assistant from 2020 to 2021 and served as a Chemistry Tutor from 2020 to 2022 at the College of Engineering. She also facilitated the Academic Excellence Workshop and advised in the AguaClara lab, displaying a strong commitment to education and research.
Educational Background at Cornell University
Melissa Louie studied Chemical Engineering at Cornell University, earning a Master's of Engineering degree in 2022 after 11 months of study. She also completed her Bachelor's degree in Engineering at Cornell from 2018 to 2022. Her academic background is complemented by participation in the Kessler Fellows Program, where she explored entrepreneurship and innovation.
Internships and Fellowships
Melissa Louie's practical experience includes a graduate internship at Sandia National Laboratories from 2022 to 2023. She also worked as a Kessler Fellow at Arctura, Inc. in 2021 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, gaining insights into startup environments and climate tech sector dynamics. Additionally, she was a Cooperative Education Student at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson in Malvern, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
Work in Renewable Energy and Advocacy
In 2022, Melissa Louie worked as a Clean Energy Advocate at Common Energy. During her 4-month tenure, she focused on promoting renewable energy solutions. Her role involved advocating for clean energy initiatives, demonstrating her interest and commitment to sustainable and environmentally-friendly energy practices.