Austin Harris
About Austin Harris
Austin Harris is a Performance Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he focuses on optimizing scientific applications for advanced computing systems. He holds a PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and has previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Berkeley Lab and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Austin Harris has been employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) as a Performance Engineer since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the optimization of scientific applications for next-generation computing systems at the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility. He is part of the Scientific Computing group, where he focuses on performance engineering, ensuring that computational tasks are executed efficiently and effectively.
Previous Experience at Berkeley Lab
Before joining ORNL, Austin Harris worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Berkeley Lab from 2015 to 2017. During his two years in the San Francisco Bay Area, he engaged in research that contributed to advancements in his field. This role provided him with valuable experience that he later applied in his subsequent positions.
Educational Background in Astrophysics
Austin Harris earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Astrophysics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he studied from 2009 to 2015. His six years of rigorous academic training equipped him with a strong foundation in scientific research and analytical skills, which he utilizes in his current role.
Undergraduate Studies in Engineering Physics
Austin Harris completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Physics at Murray State University from 2005 to 2009. This four-year program provided him with essential knowledge in physics and engineering principles, forming the basis for his advanced studies and professional career.
Postdoctoral Research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Austin Harris served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2017 to 2018. This one-year position allowed him to further develop his research skills and contribute to projects within the laboratory, bridging his transition from academia to a more applied research environment.