Ryan Ashton
About Ryan Ashton
Ryan Ashton is an Aeronautical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with a diverse technical background and expertise in wind energy and machining.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Ryan Ashton has been working as an Aeronautical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories since 2018. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ryan’s role involves leveraging his expertise in wind energy and machining to contribute to the development of national security technologies. His current position reflects his strong background in aeronautical and mechanical engineering.
Previous Academic Roles
Ryan Ashton has held various academic roles, including serving as an Adjunct Faculty member at both Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College in the Ithaca, New York area. At Ithaca College, he worked for 4 months in 2017, and at Tompkins Cortland Community College, he served from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he was a Teaching Assistant for Mechanical Engineering Senior Design at the University of Texas at Dallas from 2014 to 2015.
Professional Experience in Research
Before his current role, Ryan Ashton was a Research Assistant at the University of Texas at Dallas from 2015 to 2016. He also worked as a Student Worker at Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research in Socorro, NM, from 2012 to 2014. These positions provided him with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering and physics, further enhancing his research and technical skills.
Educational Background
Ryan Ashton holds a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Dallas, earned between 2014 and 2016. He also completed a Bachelor's Degree in Physics at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology from 2010 to 2014. During his undergraduate studies, he also pursued minors in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics, reflecting his broad and diverse technical background.
Technical Skills and Interests
Ryan Ashton has a diverse technical skill set that includes programming in C++ and Python, alongside expertise in wind energy and machining. He is particularly interested in the development of new technologies for national security. His technical competencies and academic background have equipped him to tackle complex engineering challenges effectively.