Andrew Krygier is a Group Leader, project lead, and experimental physicist. His research focuses on high energy density physics, dynamic compression of materials, and the development of advanced x-ray diagnostics for studying materials under extreme conditions. He leads collaborative experimental efforts across national laboratories, universities, and major user facilities, with a focus on connecting fundamental materials science to mission-relevant applications.

PhD, Physics, Ohio State University, 2013

MS, Physics, Ohio State University, 2013

BS, Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University, 2013

• Body-centered-cubic phase transformation in gold at TPa pressures
• Extended X-ray absorption fine structure of dynamically-compressed copper up to 1 terapascals
• X-ray source characterization and sample heating on x-ray diffraction experiments at the National Ignition Facility
• Measuring the melting curve of iron at super-Earth core conditions
• Optimized Continuum X-ray Emission from Laser-Generated Plasma
• Phase transition lowering in dynamically compressed silicon
• Micro-engineering laser plasma interactions at relativistic intensities
• On the origin of super-hot electrons from intense laser interactions with solid targets having moderate scale length preformed plasmas

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