Bruce Bushaw
Staff Scientist, Fundamental and Computational Sciences Directorate, Chemical and Material Sciences Division, Chemical Structure and DynamicsResearch Interests
High resolution laser ionization spectroscopy applied to fundamental studies and ultra-trace isotopic analysis. Examples of fundamental studies are the precision determination of ionization potentials (lithium, samarium, gadolinium) and ultra-precise spectroscopy of isotope shifts in lithium two-photon transitions in support of advanced theoretical calculations and studies of exotic nuclides far from stability. Trace analysis interests are currently centered on using isotope selective triple-resonance autoionization for 'fingerprinting' the isotopic composition of uranium.
Education
B.S. Chemistry, Washington State University (1974)
M.S. Chemistry, Washington State University (1975)
Ph.D. Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Germany (1997)
Awards, Honors, & Appointments
PNNL Outstanding Performance Award for Scientific Contribution, 2006.
PNNL Outstanding Performance Award for Scientific Contribution, 2000.
Spectrochimica Acta B – award for one of 10 most significant papers in 1999.
Spectrochimica Acta B – award for one of five most significant papers in 1998.
Spectrochimica Acta B – award for one of five most significant papers in 1997.
Best Poster Presentation of RIS Research and Development, RIS-94, 1994.
Federal Laboratory Consortium Special Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer, 1987.
Battelle Development Corporation - Distinguished Inventor Award, 1987.
