Washington State University
Institute for Shock Physics
Research Staff
Pullman
Nate Arganbright
Materials Engineer
- Instruction of graduate students and researchers in sample preparation and characterization techniques, machining, equipment use and target and projectile construction
- Maintenance, repair, acquisition and installation of equipment and supplies used in the sample characterization and preparation laboratories
- Operation and maintenance of the 2-stage impact facilities
Yoshi Toyoda
Research Engineer
- Laser-interferometry expertise – built various interferometers for ISP (multi-point VISAR, line-VISAR and PDV systems)
- Develop and design new optical diagnostics capabilities (laser-interferometry, time-resolved optical spectroscopy, high-speed imaging)
- Collaborate with both internal and external scientists/students on various experiments
Kurt Zimmerman
Senior Project Engineer
- Train graduate students and postdoctoral researchers on how to use lab equipment and make shock wave measurements
- Maintain electronic, opto-electronic, and optical instruments
- Design, assemble, and test new experimental capabilities
- Order equipment and supplies necessary for all aspects of ISP research
- Operation and maintenance of the gas and powder driven impact facilities