PNNL

Zack Kennedy is a materials scientist in the National Security Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). He is experienced in the synthesis and characterization of small molecules and inorganic materials, surface science, and advanced manufacturing. As a research staff member at PNNL, he has focused on developing three-dimensional (3-D)-printed feedstocks and devices for separations, sensing, and anti-counterfeiting applications. He has concentrated also on modification of diamond nanomaterials for quantum information science applications, the mining of uranium from seawater, and various other projects supporting national security missions. His current interests include testbeds for 3-D printing, applied polymer science, materials characterization, and signature discovery. He serves as the technical leader for an advanced manufacturing focus area on the Chemical Dynamics Initiative at PNNL. He received a BS in chemistry from the College of Charleston and PhD in chemistry from the University of Oregon.

• Materials Chemistry
• Additive Manufacturing
• Nanoscience
• Synthetic Chemistry
• Polymer Science
• Composites
• Molecular Recognition
• Sensors

• PhD in Chemistry/Nanoscience, University of Oregon
• BS, College of Charleston

Materials Research Society

• Pathways to Excellence Award, PNNL, 2021
• National Security Directorate of the Year Award for Scientific Impact, PNNL, 2019
• Outstanding Performance Awards, PNNL