Dr. John Foster

Professor

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Biography

John Foster is a Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan, with a deep-rooted interest in plasma science and technology. His professional journey includes roles such as Associate Professor and Senior Research Engineer at NASA Glenn Research Center. He earned his PhD in Applied Physics from the University of Michigan in 1996 and holds a BS in Physics from Jackson State University. His research primarily revolves around low-temperature plasmas, plasma physics, and their applications in advanced space propulsion and environmental remediation technologies. Foster is particularly noted for his work on modeling plasma phenomena and developing plasma-based solutions for real-world problems, with a focus on improving environmental quality and energy conversion. He is an active member of several professional organizations, contributing as a reviewer for journals and proposals related to plasma science.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Leading advanced research in the field of plasma science and technology.

Associate Professor

1998-01-01 — 2006-01-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Conducted research in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences.

Senior Research Engineer

1998-01-01 — 2006-01-01

NASA Glenn Research Center •

Worked on advanced propulsion research.

Post-Doctoral Fellow

1997-01-01 — 1998-01-01

NSF Engineering Research Center Plasma-Aided Manufacturing, University of Wisconsin-Madison •

Engaged in research on plasma processing.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science