Samuel Leguizamon
About Samuel Leguizamon
Samuel Leguizamon is a Senior Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories with expertise in polymer science, catalysis, and mechanical characterization.
Title at Sandia National Laboratories
Samuel Leguizamon serves as a Senior Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories. He began this role in 2022. His focus includes investigating and advancing the use of polymers in various fields such as additive manufacturing, electrochemistry, and bio-interfacial materials.
Past Work Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Before his current role, Samuel worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Polymer Science at Sandia National Laboratories. His tenure lasted from 2020 to 2022. During this period, he gained valuable experience in monomer and polymer synthesis, catalysis, and mechanical characterization.
Experience as Graduate Research Assistant at University of Michigan
From 2015 to 2020, Samuel Leguizamon was a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Michigan. During these five years, he specialized in multiple areas related to chemical engineering, including polymer synthesis and catalysis.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Samuel Leguizamon earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2015 to 2020. Prior to this, he achieved a Bachelor's degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Clemson University, attending from 2011 to 2015.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
In 2016, Samuel Leguizamon was awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. This prestigious fellowship supported his research endeavors during his doctoral studies, recognizing his potential in the field of chemical engineering.
Areas of Expertise in Polymer Science
Samuel Leguizamon has established expertise in the fields of monomer and polymer synthesis, catalysis, and mechanical characterization. His work focuses on advancing polymer applications in additive manufacturing, electrochemistry, and bio-interfacial materials.