Thomas Quirk
About Thomas Quirk
Thomas Quirk is the Research and Development Manager at Sandia National Laboratories, with extensive experience in nuclear engineering and radiation detection.
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Thomas Quirk serves as the Research and Development Manager at Sandia National Laboratories, a position he has held since 2021. His career includes multiple roles within the organization, where he has consistently been involved in advanced technical and scientific research.
Career at Sandia National Laboratories
Thomas Quirk has a long-standing relationship with Sandia National Laboratories. He worked as a Principal Member of Technical Staff from 2020 to 2021, and prior to that, he was a Senior Member of Technical Staff for 12 years starting in 2008. His initial role at Sandia was as a Graduate Student Intern from 2004 to 2008. Throughout these roles, he has been deeply involved in various research and development projects.
Previous Experience
In addition to his work at Sandia National Laboratories, Thomas Quirk has held positions at other prestigious organizations. He was a Radionuclide Data Quality Officer at CTBTO in Vienna, Austria, from 2012 to 2014. He also worked temporarily as an Engineering Trainee at NASA Glenn Research Center in 2003. His diverse experience across different roles showcases his versatility in the field of engineering and research.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Quirk holds a Ph.D. in Engineering and an MS in Medical Physics from The University of New Mexico. He also earned a BS in Nuclear Engineering from the same institution. Further, he has attended specialized programs such as the World Nuclear University at Oxford University where he was named a Fellow in 2011, and the Modeling, Evaluation, and Validation Summer School for a certification in Nuclear Fuels and Materials Testing in 2012. He possesses expertise in neutron spectrum unfolding, EPR spectroscopy, and proportional counting.
Entrepreneurial Venture
Thomas Quirk is also the Founder of Rad Hard Studios, LLC, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This venture, started in 2011, highlights his entrepreneurial spirit alongside his extensive academic and professional accomplishments.