Ryan Clarke
About Ryan Clarke
Ryan Clarke is an R&D, S&E Mechanical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in wind energy technologies and composite materials.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Ryan Clarke has been working as an R&D, S&E Mechanical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories since 2020. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories is known for addressing complex problems in national security, energy, and environmental fields. Clarke's work entails a specialization in wind energy technologies and involves significant research and development activities focused on renewable energy.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Ryan Clarke accumulated substantial experience working in various research roles. He served as a Graduate Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant at Montana State University-Bozeman from 2018 to 2020. He also held positions as an IACMI R&D Graduate Intern and Undergraduate Intern at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's National Wind Technology Center in Boulder, CO, in 2018 and 2019. Additionally, Clarke worked as an Experimental Mechanics R&D Engineering Intern at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, CA, during the summer of 2017.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Ryan Clarke holds both a Master of Science (MS) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from Montana State University-Bozeman. He completed his BS from 2014 to 2018 and went on to achieve his MS from 2018 to 2020. His educational experience provided a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles, particularly focusing on renewable energy and wind technologies.
Expertise in Renewable Energy Technologies
Ryan Clarke specializes in wind energy technologies and composite materials, applying his expertise to the advancement of renewable energy solutions. At Sandia National Laboratories, he engages in R&D projects aimed at developing innovative solutions to harness wind energy more efficiently. His work contributes to the broader scope of renewable energy technologies, which are crucial for sustainable development.
Internships and Early Career Roles
Clarke's early career included a range of internships that provided practical experience in mechanical engineering and renewable energy. He worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Montana State University-Bozeman from 2016 to 2018. During the summer of 2015, he had a role at Princess Cruises as a Luggage Handler/Customer Service in Denali, Alaska. These roles helped him to build a diverse skill set, with hands-on experience in both research and customer service environments.