Sparc AI Research

Meet the researchers of this innovative, mission-focused collaboration

A unique mix of a DOE National Lab and a top University

The LANL Michigan SPARC combines an exceptional team of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) scientists, University of Michigan faculty, and postdoctoral researchers.

These experts are each at the forefront of their fields and specialize in areas of high-impact physics, artificial intelligence, software and hardware design, numerical methods, algorithm development, and more.

This unique collaboration allows students a rare opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research of national importance. 

Through hands-on collaboration, students will work directly with leaders who are shaping the future of scientific computing, national security, and advanced engineering. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of a world-class team pushing the boundaries of discovery.

Los Alamos Lab Staff

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Josh Dolence

Physics, Space Sciences, Astrophysical Sciences, Computation

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Daniel Israel

Turbulence, Transition, Reduced-Order Modeling

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Jonah Miller

Astrophysics, Numerical Methods

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Patrick Mullen

Astrophysics: Astrophysical Magnetohydrodynamics

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Josh Sauppe

Plasma Theory and Applications; High-Energy-Density Physics

Los Alamos Postdocs

University of Michigan Affiliated Faculty

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How to Join

Whether you are a faculty member, post-doc, or graduate student, we have opportunities for you to join our collaboration.