Austin Smith

Austin Smith is a seasoned professional in the field of chemistry and business development, currently serving as a Business Development Executive at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since October 2024. In this role, Austin represents the lab's Advanced Manufacturing, Electronics, Sensors, and Instruments, focusing on establishing industry collaborations to enhance innovation and product development. Prior to this position, Austin held multiple roles, including R&D Program Manager at Nanosys, specializing in product development for quantum dot displays, and Organic Chemist at Ubiquitous Energy, where project management centered on developing transparent photovoltaic compounds. Austin's earlier experience includes positions as a Scientist at Nanosys, Associate Chemist at TE Connectivity, and a Student Researcher at UC Davis, complemented by a foundational education in Chemistry from UC Davis and Sierra College.