Mark Hamalian

Mark Hamalian is a Graduate Research Fellow at the National Science Foundation, focusing on the rapid synthesis of carbon dioxide hydrates for seabed carbon sequestration since April 2023. Previously, Mark served as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, and has worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Northrop Grumman, specializing in Environmental Control Systems, Fire Protection, and Hydraulics. Early experience includes roles such as a Heat Transfer Tutor at the University of Notre Dame and a GSS Turbomachinery Intern at Praxair, where significant contributions included developing machine learning models and optimizing compressor efficiency. Mark holds a Ph.D. candidacy in Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Fluid Systems from The University of Texas at Austin, alongside a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a B.A. in Physics from Stonehill College.