Gabrielle Koknat

Computational Scientist | Physics Communicator | HPC and ML for Energy Physics

Role
Postdoctoral Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories
Location
Durham, NC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Gabrielle Koknat

Experienced researcher in applied physics and computational materials science with a background in High-Performance Computing (HPC) for first-principles Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations. Former Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE SCGSR) research fellow at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Passionate science communicator with a dedication to effective delivery that bridges gaps between interdisciplinary teams and supports advancement of scientific knowledge.Topics of expertise include novel semiconductor materials, defect populations, and complex modeling.Website: coming soon

Experience

  1. Postdoctoral Researcher

    Sandia National Laboratories

    Mar 2025 — Present

    HPC and ML for Fusion Energy EngineeringLAMMPS team

Education

  • Olentangy Liberty High School

    High School Diploma

  • Duke University

    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

    2019 — 2024

  • University of Cincinnati

    Bachelor's degree, Physics (B.S.) - Mathematics (B.A.) - Chemistry (Minor)

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