Nathan Youngblood is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh since August 2019, following a role as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oxford from January 2017 to August 2019, where research focused on the optical properties of phase-change materials and their applications in machine learning. Youngblood's academic background includes a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, where significant contributions involved the development of advanced photodetectors and exploration of 2D materials. Professional experiences also include positions at Seagate Technology, CHTM, Bethel University, and the California Institute of Technology, encompassing research and teaching roles that have enhanced expertise in optics and photonics.