Matt Shalloo
Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering PhD | Experimental & Computational Research | Materials Science & Engineering
- Role
- Academic Graduate Appointee at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- Location
- Livermore, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matt Shalloo
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineer working toward a PhD in Nuclear Engineering through the University of South Carolina. Conducting dissertation research as an Academic Graduate Appointee in the Materials Science Division at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Current research interests include microstructure characterization and hydrogen-metal interactions. Previously involved in U.S. DOE used fuel disposition project studying cladding corrosion. Experienced in experimental research, project management, and teaching. Laboratory Techniques- Electron microscopy - Inert gas fusion analysis - Thermal desorption spectroscopy - X-ray Diffraction - Electron Backscatter Diffraction - Thermogravimetry - Differential scanning calorimetry - Mercury porosimetry - ASTM E1226 Combustible Dust testing - Vacuum & pressure systems Software Experience: Nuclear Codes - SCALE – Monte Carlo & deterministic nuclear licensing package - MCNP – Monte Carlo neutronics CAD / CAM / FEM / CFD - PTC Creo Parametric – CAD/CAM/FEM & mechanism simulation - Star-CCM+ – Computational Fluid Dynamics / Reaction Modelling - MOOSE Framework – Multi-Scale Multi-Physics Framework Image Processing - ImageJ - Photoshop Materials Modelling - FactSage – Chemical Thermodynamics - Quantum Espresso – Density Functional Theory - LAMMPS – Molecular Dynamics Scientific/Engineering Programming - MATLAB - LabVIEW - MathCAD / S-Math Programming Languages - Python – Experience building modular projects - C++ – Experience building modules for python projects - Fortran – Experience reading and editing existing code
Experience
Academic Graduate Appointee
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Aug 2021 — Present · Livermore, CA, US
Investigating the relationship between microstructure and hydrogen absorption in additively manufactured • Characterizing microstructure using electron microscopy, electron back-scatter diffraction, and x-ray diffraction.• Quantifying hydrogen absorption/desorption properties through gas sorption analysis in a Sieverts apparatus.• Led the installation, startup, and training of a new IGF/TDS instrument.• Oversaw operation and maintenance of an ASTM E1226 powder explosivity chamber to support safe AM operations.• Advised the winning UC Merced senior design team in their development of several tools now used at LLNL.
Education
University of South Carolina
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Nuclear Engineering
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
2013 — 2017
University of South Carolina
Master of Science - MS, Nuclear Engineering
2016 — 2019
Christian Brothers Academy
High School Diploma
2009 — 2013
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