Biography
I am a Post-Doctoral Researcher with the statistical sciences and geophysics groups at Los Alamos National Lab working on methods for improved nuclear detonation detection. My objective after finishing my Post-Doc assignment is to find a research position that allows for a good mix of opportunities to continue applying statistical methods to problems utilizing real data, collaborate with a group of outstanding peers, share what I have learned, and has great access to the outdoors for daily hikes with my dog, backpacking, and skiing.
Interests
- Applied Bayesian Statistical Methods
- Gaussian Process Regression
- Active Learning for Simulator Calibration
- Rare Earth Element Liquid-Liquid Extraction
- Metals Recycling
Education
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PhD in Mining Engineering, May 2022
Virginia Tech
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M.S. in Mining Engineering, 2015
Virginia Tech
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B.S. in Mining Engineering, 2014
Virginia Tech
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PhD Dissertation: Bayesian Methods for Mineral Processing Operations
Topics: Bayesian mass balancing of a separation process, using a Bayesian time series to analyze process steady state, Bayesian Optimization of a process with unknown dynamics, and active learning acquisition of process simulator data for calibration and prediction.
SME 2022 Presentations
Thanks to those that attended the MPD: Chemical Processing: Modeling, Simulation, and Machine Learning for Hydrometallurgy sub session! The slides for Gaussian Process Modeling of Hydrometallurgical Separations with Uncertain Dynamics can be found here.
Short Video Contest Winner: Optimization of a Metallurgical Process with Uncertain Dynamics
It’s been a busy summer and early fall. Earlier in the year I submitted an entry to the Society of Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Mineral Processing Division Short Video Contest titled Optimization of a Metallurgical Process with Uncertain Dynamics.
Recent Publications
The utility of Bayesian data reconciliation for separations
Publication in Minerals Engineering overviewing the statistical theory and models available in the BayesMassBal V 1.0.0 R package.
Dog and Ski Pictures
Contact
- skoermer@lanl.gov
- Los Alamos, NM 87544
- By Appointment
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