Sandia Energy > Programs > Renewable Energy > Concentrating Solar Power > Concentrating Solar Power Staff > Nathan Schroeder LinkedIn Nathan Schroeder Mechanical Engineer BiographyNathan Schroeder is a mechanical engineering graduate student at the University of New Mexico conducting research with a focus on Energy and Thermal Sciences. Transitioning from the DC Microgrid research, Nathan joined the team at the National Solar Thermal Test Facility to assist in Concentrating Solar Power research. Nathan started in October of 2019 as a R&D Graduate Intern and was tasked with assisting in the improvement of Falling Particle Receiver performance through the design, analysis, and testing of multistage release systems. His research has expanded to include solar simulator sample testing, on sun test operation, and particle dust characterization and mitigation.Nathan currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and plans to graduate with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering in the Winter of 2020-2021.Education Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of New Mexico, 2014Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of New Mexico, Expected 2021Research InterestsEnergy storage and generation particularly in CSP systemsDesign, analysis, and testing of high temperature components and system efficiency See Nathan on LinkedIn