Robert Hoekstra
About Robert Hoekstra
Robert Hoekstra is the Senior Manager of Extreme Scale Computing at Sandia National Laboratories, overseeing research in neuromorphic technologies and quantum information systems.
Title: Senior Manager, Extreme Scale Computing
Robert Hoekstra holds the title of Senior Manager for Extreme Scale Computing at the Center for Computing Research. His role involves overseeing significant advancements in next-generation computing devices and architectures. He has contributed to the research and development of neuromorphic technologies and quantum information systems since 2020. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he works at Sandia National Laboratories.
Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Robert Hoekstra has a rich history working at Sandia National Laboratories. He started in 1998 as Principal Member of Technical Staff and continued to hold numerous technical management positions. From 2008 to 2010, he was the Technical Manager of Electrical & Microsystems Modeling. Subsequently, he served as the Technical Manager of Applied Mathematics & Applications in 2010, Technical Manager of Scalable Algorithms from 2010 to 2015, and Technical Manager of Scalable Architectures from 2015 to 2020. Since 2020, he has been the Senior Manager of Extreme Scale Computing.
Research Management and Oversight
In his current role, Robert Hoekstra is responsible for managing research and development activities in neuromorphic technologies and quantum information systems at Sandia National Laboratories. His contributions aim to push the boundaries of extreme scale computing, exploring innovative devices and architectures.
Education and Academic Background
Robert Hoekstra has an extensive academic background from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He earned a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from 1992 to 1998. Additionally, he completed dual bachelor's degrees in Chemistry and Computer Science from 1987 to 1992. His academic experiences laid the foundation for his later contributions to scalable computing and advanced research.
Previous Academic Position at University of Illinois
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Robert Hoekstra served as a Research Associate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 1992 to 1998. His work during this period contributed to his foundational knowledge and expertise in technical and scientific research, ultimately shaping his future career trajectory.