Mary Kylee Underwood

Mary Kylee Underwood is a seasoned Research Scientist at the National Energy Technology Laboratory, where research focuses on the effects of microwaves on catalytic mechanisms using ab initio simulations and the application of AI/ML methods for efficient materials discovery. Underwood has extensive experience managing diverse external R&D projects in geological carbon storage, exemplified by involvement in the National Risk Assessment Partnership, a notable initiative that won a 2017 R&D100 Award. Previous roles include teaching technology-based after-school programs at TEKids, serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at West Virginia University, and internships at NASA Glenn Research Center and IBM. Mary Kylee Underwood holds a PhD in Condensed Matter and Materials Physics from West Virginia University, along with an MS and BS in Physics from the same institution.