Daniel Hooks

Daniel Hooks is a seasoned scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, having held the position since 2000. Currently, Daniel serves as a Scientist in Electrochemistry and Corrosion and has extensive experience in various leadership roles, including Team Leader, Program Manager, and Project Leader. In addition to a long career at Los Alamos, Daniel holds adjunct professorships at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and previously at Washington State University, contributing to the education of PhD students in Geoscience and Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Noteworthy past roles include Director of the Explosives Center and a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Bioscience Division. Daniel holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, further complemented by advisory roles at Roadrunner Venture Studios and Purdue University.