Sarah Birchall
About Sarah Birchall
Sarah Birchall is an R&D Intern at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in Industrial Engineering from Florida State University.
Current Title at Sandia National Laboratories
Sarah Birchall is currently working as an R&D Intern at Sandia National Laboratories. She has been contributing to various research initiatives since 2022. During her tenure, she has collaborated on projects focused on metal additive manufacturing and has designed and implemented experimental apparatus to enhance LENS operations.
Previous Experience at High-Performance Materials Institute
Prior to her current role, Sarah Birchall served as a Research Assistant at the High-Performance Materials Institute in the United States from 2021 to 2023. During this period, she was involved in various research activities and applied her knowledge of industrial engineering to advance the institute's objectives.
Internship at Interplex Sunbelt
In 2019, Sarah Birchall interned at the Quality Department of Interplex Sunbelt in Tamarac, Florida, for one month. This role allowed her to gain practical experience and provided her with a foundational understanding of quality control processes in a manufacturing environment.
Education at Florida State University
Sarah Birchall completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Industrial Engineering at Florida State University. She studied at the university from 2018 to 2023. Her academic training provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and research methodologies.
Research at Sandia National Laboratories
In her research role at Sandia National Laboratories, Sarah Birchall conducted innovative metal powder applications using LENS and HAAS systems. She utilized VSM, FIB, and SEM characterization techniques in her experimental methodology. Her work also included reporting experimental results through weekly oral presentations, technical reports, and symposiums.