Testimonials
Testimonials
Pratishtha Shukla, Computational Systems Engineering and Cybernetics Group
“One of the many reasons I love working at ORNL is that there are plenty of opportunities readily available that involve interdisciplinary research, helping to widen the knowledge base, along with professional development and the opportunity to learn new things from people with expertise in diverse domains, and, of course, this research helps in solving the big questions for a sustainable future.”
Pratishtha holds a PhD in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University. In her second year as an ORNL postdoc, she is developing edge computing architectures for optimal and practical deployment of distributed energy resource management and control in the power grid. Pratishtha's work assists the larger goal of integrating renewables into the existing power grid for a successful energy grid transformation.
Tomas Grejtak, Surface Engineering and Tribology Group
"I am thrilled to say that my postdoctoral experience at ORNL has been nothing short of amazing. I have had the opportunity to work with the world’s leading scientists and utilize state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to conduct cutting-edge research. ORNL’s commitment to developing new and innovative approaches to materials science and engineering is truly inspiring for an early career scientist such as myself."
Tomas holds a PhD in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University. In his second year as an ORNL postdoc, Tomas focuses his research on wear, friction, materials deformation, and contact mechanics of various materials and systems ranging from ultralow-wear thin film coatings to hard biomaterials.
Briana Schrage, Chemical Separations Group
“It is not always straightforward and clear when choosing a career path after a PhD program. A postdoctoral appointment at ORNL has provided me with a unique opportunity to learn new technical skills, network, and acquire career advice from distinguished scientists. The vast knowledge I’ve gained at the lab will undoubtedly help me as I move toward the next steps in my early career.”
Briana holds a PhD in inorganic chemistry from the University of Akron. In her first year as an ORNL postdoc, she is working on the development of new chelation platforms for targeted radionuclide therapy.
Subhamay Pramanik, Nanomaterials Chemistry Group
“The best part of being a postdoc at ORNL is working on projects with a diverse team of expert scientists and postdocs. I’ve been learning new strategies and techniques that continually boost my knowledge. I believe this is wonderful place for professional development along with improving technical skills.”
Subhamay holds a PhD in chemistry from Guru Nanak Dev University, in Amritsar, India, and worked as a postdoc at Kansas University for 4 years before joining ORNL. In his first year as an ORNL postdoc, he has prepared novel organic compounds and redox-active ligands for environmentally friendly and efficient separation of rare earth elements using different analytical techniques. His materials are useful for selective separation and stimuli-responsive release of lanthanides.