Nathan Andrews
About Nathan Andrews
Nathan Andrews is a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in nuclear engineering, having worked at both Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Nathan Andrews holds the title of Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, contributing to the Stockpile Systems Group since December 2021. His role involves significant technical responsibilities within this prominent organization that plays a critical role in national security and technology innovation.
Previous Roles at Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories
Nathan Andrews has substantial experience working at major U.S. national laboratories. He served as Senior Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories from 2015 to 2021, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Additionally, he worked as a Nuclear Engineer at Los Alamos National Laboratory in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Metropolitan Area for 10 months in 2021.
Academic Background and Research at MIT
Nathan Andrews completed his Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) under the mentorship of Professor Mujid S. Kazimi from 2010 to 2015. During his time at MIT, he also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Nuclear Engineering from 2010 to 2012. His Ph.D. research focused on advanced nuclear technologies and their applications. Additionally, he gained experience as a Postdoctoral Associate for four months in 2015 and served as a Research Assistant from 2010 to 2015.
Undergraduate Education at Penn State University
Before his advanced studies at MIT, Nathan Andrews earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nuclear Engineering from Penn State University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His undergraduate education laid the foundation for his future research and professional work in nuclear engineering.
Early Career Experience at Idaho National Laboratory
Nathan Andrews began his career with practical experience as an Operations Intern at Idaho National Laboratory for two months in 2009. This early role provided hands-on experience and exposure to the workings of a leading national laboratory specializing in nuclear research and development.