Savannah River National Laboratory
Andrew Boggess is a Senior Scientist at Savannah River National Laboratory, a position held since July 2016. Prior experience includes serving as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at Duquesne University from April 2013 to April 2015 and July 2010 to December 2014, respectively. Andrew also worked as a Teaching Assistant at West Virginia University from August 2009 to May 2010 and completed a forensic laboratory internship at St. Louis City Police from May 2009 to September 2009. Academic qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Analytical Chemistry from Duquesne University (2010-2015) and dual Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Chemistry and Forensic and Investigative Science from West Virginia University (2005-2010).
Savannah River National Laboratory
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multidiscipline research and development center, where accomplished scientists and engineers solve the Nation’s most challenging environmental and security problems. With a staff of more than 1,100 dedicated and safety-focused professionals, SRNL protects the nation by applying science to global security, the environment and the energy economy. The laboratory uses its unique scientific and engineering expertise to develop and deploy practical solutions with high returns on investment for the Nation. SRNL innovations include advances in energy storage technology, materials science, and nuclear non-proliferation. The laboratory also provides field-proven expertise for environmental cleanup and managing the Nation’s nuclear materials. SRNL conducts research in specialized laboratories for the safe study and handling of radioactive materials, laboratories for ultra-sensitive measurement and analysis of radioactive materials, internationally accredited analytical laboratories, and the only radiological crime investigation laboratory in the U.S. Working with an established network of industry, academic, and public partners, SRNL has advanced scientific discovery and commercial innovation. SRNL also fuels the Nation’s economy by licensing its patented technologies to private companies for commercialization. Whether it is optimizing chemical processes to safely dispose of legacy nuclear waste, collaborating with partners on grid security or using its expertise in nuclear materials science to make the world safer, SRNL works every day to secure the nation’s future.