Brendan Krueger Email & Phone Number

Los Alamos, NM, US

Los Alamos, NM

Staff scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory in the Applied Computer Science group (previously the Eulerian Codes group from 12/2015 to 07/2023), supporting and developing research codes, in addition to pursuing research in astrophysics and related fields.

Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States

Led the Hot Physics team for the Eulerian Applications Project

Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States

Team lead for Singe, a computational library for simulating thermonuclear reactions.

Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States

Managed the recruitment process for the Center for Theoretical Physics at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Responsible for advertising, interfacing with Human Resources, helping to match applicants with mentors.

Los Alamos, NM

Developing a charged particle transport code, with applications to various problems in the theory of supernova remnants (including pulsar wind nebulae) and inertial confinement fusion.

Los Alamos, NM

Developing a charged particle transport code, with applications to various problems in the theory of supernovae remnants (including pulsar wind nebulae) and inertial confinement fusion.

Gif-sur-Yvette, France

- Performed massively-parallel computational fluid dynamics simulations of nonlinear fluid instabilities in core-collapse supernovae to extend existing linear analytic theories.- Developed analysis and visualization software tools to process data.- Assisted in supervising a graduate student.- Presented work at international conferences and seminars.

Stony Brook, NY

- Performed multi-dimensional, multi-physics, computational fluid dynamics simulations of stellar explosions on high-performance computing systems.- Used and contributed to the FLASH and MAESTRO research codes.- Developed numerous analysis and processing software tools.- Wrote and contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications and presented at numerous.

Stony Brook, NY

Ran laboratory sessions, worked individually with students who needed additional help on class material, and graded student assignments. Classes: Computation for Physics and Astronomy (two semesters), Physics for the Life Sciences (one semester).

Storrs, CT

Developed custom electronics boards for the GlueX experiment at Jefferson Lab, including:- selecting and purchasing hardware components;- CAD models for integrating components into overall experimental equipment;- designing communications protocols between sensors and control system;- FPGA programming in VHDL.

Storrs, CT

- Summer 2004: Independently led groups of incoming freshman through two-day program.- Summer 2005: Presented programs for parents of incoming students and provided logistical support for student groups.- Summer 2006: Directed staff of orientation leaders and supported the hall director in managing overnight stays of students.

Storrs, CT

Supervised a floor of ~40 resident students of mixed age and gender, organized floor programs, enforced University policies, resolved conflicts, counseled peers, trained new Resident/Community Assistants.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Physics

PhD dissertation: "Multidimensional Simulations of Type Ia Supernovae and Classical Novae".

Master Of Arts (Ma), Physics

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Physics

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappasumma cum laude

Bachelor Of Science In Engineering (Bse), Computer Science & Engineering

Activities and Societies: Upsilon Pi Epsilonminor in Mathematics, summa cum laude

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Math Teamvaledictorian