Sarah Allendorf
About Sarah Allendorf
Sarah Allendorf is the Director of Chemistry, Combustion, and Materials Science at Sandia National Laboratories, with a multidisciplinary approach integrating chemistry, materials, and combustion.
Professional Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Sarah Allendorf is currently the Director of Chemistry, Combustion, and Materials Science at Sandia National Laboratories. In this role since 2020, she operates out of Livermore, California, and oversees multidisciplinary initiatives that integrate chemistry, materials science, and combustion processes. She has a key leadership position in fostering innovation and scientific discovery within these fields.
Previous Roles at Sandia National Laboratories
Sarah Allendorf has held several significant positions at Sandia National Laboratories over the span of her career. She served as Senior Manager of Chemical Sciences from 2016 to 2020, and prior to that, as Senior Manager of Energy Materials Sciences from 2011 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she was the Technical Manager from 2001 to 2011, and a Senior and Principal Member of the Technical Staff from 1993 to 2001. Each role added to her extensive experience in materials science, chemistry, and research leadership.
Career at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Before her tenure at Sandia National Laboratories, Sarah Allendorf worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. She began her career there as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 1989 to 1991 and subsequently served as a Research Physicist from 1991 to 1993. These roles provided her with foundational experience in research and applied physics.
Educational Background
Sarah Allendorf holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Physics from Stanford University, where she studied from 1983 to 1989. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from William & Mary, completing her undergraduate studies from 1979 to 1983. This solid academic foundation laid the groundwork for her subsequent career in research and scientific leadership.
Program Director for Transportation and Industrial Processes
In addition to her role as Director of Chemistry, Combustion, and Materials Science, Sarah Allendorf serves as the Program Director for Transportation and Industrial Processes at Sandia National Laboratories. In this capacity, she oversees programs aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of industrial and transportation processes, leveraging her multidisciplinary expertise.