Michelle Marshall has been appointed as the new leader for the High-Energy-Density Physics (HEDP) Experiments Group in the Experimental Division, bringing her extensive expertise in studying materials under extreme conditions to the forefront. After earning her BA in Physics in 2011 from SUNY Geneseo and her PhD from the University of Rochester in 2017, where she explored diamond behaviors under extreme pressure, Marshall advanced her career at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). There, she led a team of scientists and engineers at LLNL and Omega to perform the first HEDP experiments on high explosives at high-power laser facilities. Marshall joined LLE as a Scientist in 2020 where she performed pivotal work on diamond formation in shocked polymers, high-pressure solid phases of silicon dioxide to inform models of rocky planets, and the development of Raman spectroscopy to diagnose chemical bonding in laser-driven experiments. Her leadership role recognizes her achievements and her commitment to mentoring the next generation of scientists in groundbreaking research.
