Grant Berland
Researcher at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Boulder, Colorado, United States
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Top SchoolGrant Berland is an aerospace researcher with eight years of experience bridging academic rigor and applied engineering, currently a researcher at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory after a postdoctoral stint there and at CU Boulder. He holds an MS and is completing a PhD in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, with earlier hands-on work on small-satellite thermal control and plasma propulsion during his undergraduate research. His background spans experimental and computational research, from graduate studies to industry internships including Orbital ATK, giving him a practical focus on space systems and thermal/propulsion technologies. Grant’s career reflects a steady progression from undergraduate research to independent postdoctoral projects, suggesting strong technical leadership potential in multidisciplinary teams. Based in Boulder, he combines deep academic training with real-world engineering experience that accelerates transition of novel concepts toward flight-relevant applications. Notably, his trajectory shows sustained collaboration across university labs and national lab environments, signaling familiarity with both research publishing and mission-driven development.
8 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at University of Colorado BoulderBS Aerospace Engineering, BS Aerospace Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignLakes Community High SchoolGithub contributions (5)
GrantBerland/Geant4_Earth_EPP
Aug 2019 - Feb 2024
Contributions:68 pushes, 19 branches in 4 years 6 months
GrantBerland/Geant4_electron_detector
Aug 2018 - May 2019
Contributions:112 commits, 66 pushes, 8 branches in 9 months
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