Roland Koch first became fascinated with synchrotron work at BESSY in Germany. He has been at the ALS ever since he finished his PhD and is happy to teach others everything from getting more meaningful data to flying a plane. Read more »
Ringleaders & Postdocs
Will Hutcheson, Mechanical Engineering Group Leader
Will Hutcheson has been problem solving since childhood—a necessity growing up on a farm. Playing college football cemented his appreciation for cohesive teams, a mindset that has served him well at Berkeley Lab, the home of team science. Learn more about his vision for the ALS. Read more »
Jin Qian, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry Postdoc
As a theoretical chemist, Jin Qian builds “virtual universes” that help predict what experimental chemists will see in their research. She focuses on water formation, a theme that carries through to one of her hobbies, which she is sharing with us in this month’s postdoc profile. Read more »
Jason Jed, Systems Manager
Before Jason Jed joined the ALS last month, he had already toured the facility in person and through virtual reality. Is it any wonder that he knows some of the more hidden rooms at the ALS? Read more »
Stefania Trovati, Lead Radiation Physicist
As the lead radiation physicist at the ALS, Stefania Trovati is an expert in characterizing the radiation environment, but her expertise stretches beyond physics. She is also highly knowledgeable about raccoons and many other animals. Read more »
Alex Frano, Assistant Professor and UEC Chair
As a light source user, Alex Frano loves the camaraderie of beamtime, and he is excited to build on that sense of scientific collegiality as this year’s Users’ Executive Committee chair. You may have seen him on the experimental floor or at the User Meeting, but do you know his secret talent? Read more »
Angela Setiadi, User Service Administrator, and Shawna Vila-Flores, Administrator
In Fall 2019, Angela Setiadi, user service administrator, and Shawna Vila-Flores, administrator, joined the User Office. Every user meets them—but do you know their nicknames for each other? Read more »
Heidi Clark, ALS Senior Administrator Supervisor
After nine years in the Intellectual Property Office, Heidi Clark joined the ALS two months ago. Keep reading to find out what skills and secret talents she’s brought from previous jobs and just what “ham mode” means. Read more »
Terry McAfee, Resonant Soft X-Ray Scattering Postdoc
Terry McAfee started coming to the ALS during his PhD. The Northern California native is glad to be back as a postdoc and hopes to stay on as a beamline scientist. He enjoys developing new techniques and working with users, always looking for ways to contribute to the community. Read more »
Curtis Gomez, Electrical Safety Officer
Curtis Gomez recently became the ALS electrical safety officer. Besides looking out for hazards, his work in motor controls coordination draws from a TV and radio background—and working for a local band that made it big. Read more »
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