Summary
Sutanay Choudhury is a computational science and data science leader with a decade of experience, currently serving as Co-Director of the Computational and Theoretical Chemistry Institute and Chief Scientist for Data Science at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. He bridges deep academic training—a Ph.D. in Computer Science—with hands-on leadership in applying data-driven methods to chemical and materials problems at national-lab scale. Known for translating complex scientific questions into scalable data workflows, he leads interdisciplinary teams that integrate computation, theory, and AI to accelerate discovery. Based in Richland, Washington, he pairs engineering roots from Jadavpur and Colorado State with a research-first mindset that emphasizes reproducible, production-ready science. An unstated strength is his ability to operate at the intersection of fundamental research and mission-driven technology transfer, guiding projects from algorithmic innovation to laboratory impact.
10 years of coding experience
M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering at Jadavpur University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science at Washington State University