Dr. Connor Holiski received his BS in Chemistry from the University of Denver and then his PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Utah under mentorship of Dr. Tara Mastren. Connor is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in the Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division under the mentorship of Dr. John Despotopulos and Dr. Kelly Kmak.
Connor is a dedicated and innovative leader that excels in team environments and independently driven projects. He is passionate about promoting scientific literacy through creative and engaging methods while striving to redefine traditional perceptions of scientists. With strong communication skills, Connor is committed to inspiring others to learn and share his enthusiasm for science.
For questions about my research or opportunities for collaboration or invited talks, please contact me by email.
Presenting at LLNL's Research Slam!
Presenting at LLNL's Research Slam!
LLNL's 2025 Research Slam! finalists.
Presenting my research to Kirk Rector (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
Presenting my research to Los Alamos National Laboratory Director, Thomas Mason.
Presenting my research to Kevin John (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
Inaugural (2022) cohort of Horizon-broadening Isotope Production Pipeline Opportunities (HIPPO) fellows.
Group of students from the isotope production workshop at TRIUMF as part of the 18th Workshop on Targetry and Target Chemistry.
Handling the hot cell manipulators at Isotope Production Facility at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Oral presentation at 18th Workshop on Targetry and Target Chemistry.
Oral presentation at the 25th International Symposium on Radiopharmaceutical Sciences in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Teaching students about the University of Utah's TRIGA reactor prior to irradiations.
Celebrating National Chemistry Week during halloween!
STEM outreach
Making liquid nitrogen ice cream for STEM outreach.