Dr. Karl Krushelnick

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Biography

Karl Krushelnick is a Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan, where he has been a faculty member since 2006. He also directs the Center for Ultrafast Optical Science. With an academic background including a PhD and MA in Astrophysical Sciences from Princeton University, and a BSc in Honours Physics from the University of Western Ontario, his research interests encompass high intensity and short-pulse laser system development, nonlinear optics, and nuclear fusion. Krushelnick has contributed significantly to the understanding of laser-plasma interactions and has been involved in developing table-top particle accelerators using lasers. Additionally, his research explores high field physics and applications of X-ray laser development, as well as pulsed power discharges. Besides his research responsibilities, he has served in various professional roles including as a referee for leading physics journals and a committee member for several conferences. His academic achievements have been recognized through various awards, emphasizing his impact on the field of plasma physics and engineering education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and research in Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences.

Director

2011-01-01 — Present

Center for Ultrafast Optical Science, University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Leading research initiatives in ultrafast optics.

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan, Department of Physics • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and research in Physics.

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan, Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and research in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Visiting Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Imperial College London, Physics • London, UK

Temporary academic role at Imperial College.

Head of Plasma Physics Group

2003-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Imperial College London, Department of Physics • London, UK

Led research group focused on plasma physics.

Professor

2003-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Imperial College London, Department of Physics • London, UK

Teaching and research in Physics.

Reader

2002-01-01 — 2003-01-01

Imperial College London, Department of Physics • London, UK

Senior academic position in Physics.

Senior Lecturer

2001-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Imperial College London, Department of Physics • London, UK

Lecturing and research in Physics.

Lecturer

1997-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Imperial College London, Department of Physics • London, UK

Lecturing and research responsibilities.

Post-doctoral Fellow

1993-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Cornell University/US Naval Research Laboratory • Ithaca, NY

Research role in plasma physics.

Awards

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George J. Huebner Research Excellence Award

2013-01-01
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Outstanding Faculty Award

2010-01-01
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Professor Mitsuyuki Abe Visiting Chair

2008-01-01
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Charles V. Boys Medal Prize

2006-01-01
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Berman Research Publication Award

1997-01-01
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National Science Engineering Research Council Canada Postgraduate Scholarship

1991-01-01
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Raymond Compton Dearle Gold Medal

1987-01-01

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