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Stephen LaMont is a Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of New Mexico, joining in 2023, and concurrently serves as scientific staff at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. Chemistry, Washington State University (2000)
- B.S. Chemistry, Washington State University (1997)
- B.A. Music, Washington State University (1997)
Dr. LaMont's research focuses on nuclear forensics, radioanalytical chemistry, nuclear safeguards, treaty monitoring, environmental radiochemistry, and internal dosimetry. Recent work analyzes parent-progeny radiochronometer behavior in fuel cycles for nuclear forensics interpretation and plutonium oxide lung dissolution rates to refine dosimetry models.
With over 50 peer-reviewed publications, he actively participates in the American Nuclear Society and chairs the U.S. delegation for the Nuclear Forensics International Technical Working Group's Libraries Task Group.
Professional experience includes:
- 2015–present: Scientist, Nuclear and Radiochemistry Group, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- 2010–2015: Chief Scientist, Department of Energy’s Nuclear Material Information Program
- 2004–2010: Scientist, Isotope and Nuclear Chemistry Group, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- 2001–2004: Scientist, Nonproliferation Technology Group, Savannah River National Laboratory
No details on student advising or research grants are provided in source materials.
Affiliated with Los Alamos National Laboratory's Nuclear and Radiochemistry Group and UNM's Nuclear Engineering Department.
