Sarah Baker
Group Leader-Materials for Energy and Climate Group
Physical and Life Sciences Directorate
Contact 925-422-3811
baker74 [at] llnl.gov (baker74[at]llnl[dot]gov)
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, University of Wisconsin (2006)
B.A., Chemistry, Grinnell College (2001)
LLNL: Deputy Group Leader (2018-2020) Staff Scientist (2010–present) Post Doctoral Researcher (2007-2010). Developed materials and experimental tools for carbon capture program, developed magnet materials for Critical Materials Institute, developed materials to support biocatalysis for energy applications.
Technical Career: Materials Synthesis, Electrochemical and Optical Detection, Biomaterials
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Sarah interested in integrating advanced materials with biocatalytic systems to improve biocatatalysis for energy applications, developing materials for energy applications, and carbon dioxide capture and removal. Currently, Sarah is leading both Laboratory Directed Research and Development and Department of Energy funded projects aimed at using electrocatalysis and microorganisms to recycle carbon dioxide and mitigate methane emissions. Sarah is a pillar lead for CO2 based products in LLNL’s Carbon Initiative.
