Philip Honnold
About Philip Honnold
Philip Honnold is a Nuclear Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in incorporating Machine Learning algorithms in nuclear fuel cycle facilities design and analysis.
Nuclear Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories
Philip Honnold has been working as a Nuclear Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories since 2019. At Sandia, he is part of the Safeguards & Security by Design group, where he incorporates Machine Learning algorithms in the design and analysis of facilities within the nuclear fuel cycle. His role involves ensuring the design integrates security measures to safeguard nuclear materials and facilities.
Graduate Research Assistant at Missouri University of Science and Technology
From 2017 to 2019, Philip Honnold worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Missouri University of Science and Technology. During this period, he engaged in advanced research activities related to mechanical and nuclear engineering. His work supported various projects and contributed to the academic pursuits of the department.
Engineering Trainee at Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
Philip Honnold served as an Engineering Trainee at Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation in Burlington, Kansas, for 11 months in 2015. In this role, he gained hands-on experience in nuclear engineering operations and procedures, enhancing his practical knowledge and skills in the nuclear energy sector.
Educational Background in Nuclear and Mechanical Engineering
Philip Honnold earned a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2018. Prior to that, he received a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from the same institution, completing his degree in 2017. His academic training provided him with a strong foundation in both mechanical and nuclear engineering principles.