Summary
Grant Goodyear is a senior physicist specializing in radiological analysis with over a decade of experience bridging advanced computational physics, nuclear instrumentation, and large-scale project leadership. He has led multidisciplinary teams across industry leaders (Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Core Laboratories, and now GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy), shepherding nuclear R&D from proof-of-concept through commercialization while also mentoring junior experts. His technical toolkit spans MCNP Monte Carlo simulation, neutron- and radiation-instrument design, high-performance computing cluster builds, and data-driven analysis—skills he pairs with polished communication for executives and technical audiences alike. Notably, he has a track record of translating academic-level theoretical chemistry and computational research into practical field tools and lab instruments, including a pulsed-neutron core analyzer and industry-leading logging tools. An early Gentoo Linux developer and former foundation chair, he brings deep open-source and systems experience that underpins his infrastructure and software-savvy approach to physics problems. Based in Spring, Texas, he combines rigorous academic training (PhD, Brown) with pragmatic engineering to solve critical, real-world radiological and nuclear challenges.
12 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Theoretical Chemistry, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Theoretical Chemistry at Brown University
University of Missouri