Tyler Pennebaker

Background

I was born in the Bay Area but spent the majority of my childhood overseas in Europe and Asia before returning to Cupertino for high school. During undergrad, I studied Physics at UCSB's College of Creative Studies and researched clean energy in the Chemical Engineering department. After graduating, I worked on experiment controls and data systems for LCLS endstations at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. I couldn't stay away from the wonderful atmosphere of Santa Barbara for very long though and have returned to pursue my Ph.D. in Materials. Outside of the lab, I enjoy getting outdoors, playing board and video games, and hanging out with my friends.

Current Research

My project uses NMR spectroscopy to study the dynamics of solid-state batteries in an effort to make safer and better batteries for a variety of applications. I am currently examining the effect of disorder on the properties of solid electrolytes.

Education

• 2022-Present – Graduate Student, Materials Department, UC Santa Barbara.
• 2015-2019 – B.S. in Physics, UC Santa Barbara.