Sarah Allec, PhD, is a Materials Scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, with a focus on computational modeling of solvent-based carbon capture and heterogeneous catalysis. Previous experience includes roles as a Research Scientist at Citrine Informatics and a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, where Sarah utilized advanced computational techniques such as density functional theory, molecular dynamics, high-throughput screening, and machine learning. As a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of California, Riverside, Sarah's dissertation concentrated on predicting properties of complex materials through atomistic simulations. Educational background includes a PhD in Materials Science & Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics (Physics), both from the University of California, Riverside. Additional early career roles involved mentoring and tutoring in various subjects.