Cosmin Safta

Computational research scientist with 15+ years of experience in developing physics- and data-based algorithms for a large set of applications. Research projects pertaining to uncertainty quantification and machine learning in combustion, climate modeling, biosurveillance, power grids, material science, and stochastic network models.

Professional Experience

• Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories, California. (2021 – Present)
• Principal Member of Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories, California. (2013 – 2021)
• Senior Member of Technical Staff, Sandia National Laboratories, California. (2009 – 2012)
• Postdoctoral Researcher, Combustion Research Facility, Sandia National Laboratories, California. (2007 – 2009)
• Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Engineer, SUNY Stony Brook and Thaerocomp Technical Corp. (currently TTC Technologies), Long Island, New York (2004 – 2006)

Education

• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering (2004)
  University of Buffalo, The State University of New York
• Advanced Graduate Certificate in Computational Science (2001)
  University of Buffalo, The State University of New York
• M.S. Aerospace Engineering (1996)
  The Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania.
• B.S. Aerospace Engineering (1995)
  The Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania.