Dustin Ellis

Materials Scientist Principal Member of the Technical Staff @Sandia National Laboratories

Albuquerque, NM, US

Conduct research activities on metal hydrides, welds, metal-ceramic brazes, ceramics, and microelectronicsLead a team of technologists to perform failure analysis activities using a variety of characterization tools such as light microscopy, electron/ion beam microscopy, and laser profilometrySought out as a laboratory FIB expert to consult with a variety of other research groups as neededManage radiological and non-radiological SEM, FIB, mechanical, and micromechanical equipment including maintaining safety documentation, ordering supplies, training new usersIntroduce new characterization capabilities such as in situ micromechanical testing, improved lamellae preparation techniques, and new inspection techniquesMaintain Radiological Worker qualification

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

University at Albany, SUNY

Nanoscale science

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Master of Science (M.S.)

The University of New Mexico

Nuclear Engineering