Austin Hoover
About Austin Hoover
Austin Hoover is a Graduate Research Assistant at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Tennessee and has experience as a teaching assistant and research fellow in various academic settings.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Austin Hoover has been employed as a Graduate Research Assistant at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, he is part of the Accelerator Physics group at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). His research focuses on high-intensity beam dynamics, particularly within the SNS accumulator ring. This position allows him to contribute to advanced research in the field of physics, specifically in the area of neutron science.
Previous Experience in Academia
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Austin Hoover worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Tennessee from 2018 to 2019. His responsibilities included supporting undergraduate physics courses and assisting professors with laboratory sessions. Additionally, he served as a Teaching Assistant at Wheaton College from 2016 to 2018, where he also contributed to the educational experience of students in physics courses. In 2017, he was an REU Fellow at Baylor University for three months, gaining further research experience.
Education and Academic Background
Austin Hoover earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, completing his studies from 2018 to 2022. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Wheaton College, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His academic background provides a solid foundation in physics, which he applies in his research and teaching roles.