Applications Development Scientist
Carl Zeiss Research Microscopy Solutions
Applications Development Scientist
Nathan Johnson is a materials scientist specializing in autonomous systems, high-throughput characterization, and advanced manufacturing. With a Ph.D. in Materials Science from the Colorado School of Mines, he has deep technical expertise in X-ray techniques, machine learning, and crystallography. His professional experience spans national labs, academia, and industry, including key roles at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University, and ZEISS Microscopy, where he currently contributes to the development of cutting-edge materials analysis tools.
Nathan’s work centers on integrating experimental science with automation and AI to accelerate the discovery and development of novel materials, from complex alloys to pharmaceutical crystals. He has led research programs on the synthesis and characterization of multi-principal element alloys and thin films, additively manufactured alloys, and organic crystals.