Previously, she held an appointment as assistant professor of Materials Science & Engineering at Boise State University (2013-2016). Dr. Wharry is an expert on microstructure, materials characterization, and micromechanics of irradiated metals and alloys. She has pioneered the use of transmission electron microscopy in situ mechanical testing for irradiated alloys. In addition, Dr. Wharry received the DOE contract to code-qualify structural alloys produced by powder metallurgy and hot isostatic pressing for irradiation-facing components in nuclear power plants. She has mentored 9 graduate and more than 30 undergraduate researchers. She has published more than 35 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers. Dr. Wharry is an affiliate faculty of the Center for Advanced Energy Studies in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 2012.