Materials Scientist
Materials Scientist

Biography

Skye Supakul received his PhD from Iowa State University in materials science and engineering. He is a materials scientists in the Reactor Materials Group at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. He PNNL in 2024 as a postdoctoral research associate.

Skye's dissertation was on the deposition, microstructural characterization, and micro-mechanical testing of metal/MAX phase multilayered nanolaminates for tunable strength and toughness. His expertise lies in micro- and nano-mechanical testing of materials, namely micropillar compression and nanoindentation, through in-situ SEM nanoindenter devices. Skye also possesses knowledge and experiences in thin film deposition via physical vapor deposition (PVD), as well as microstructural characterization via SEM and TEM investigations through FIB prepared lift-outs. 

Research Interests

  • SEM
  • TEM
  • Nanomechanics
  • Advanced Materials for Energy

Disciplines and Skills

  • Materials Characterization
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Behavior of Materials

Education

  • PhD, materials science and engineering, Iowa State University
  • BS, materials science and engineering, University of Nevada - Reno

 

Publications

2024