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Professor Ken Hara directs the Plasma Dynamics Modeling Laboratory (PDML) at Stanford University, focusing on the development of numerical methods and theoretical models to understand the physical phenomena associated with plasma discharge flows. The laboratory's current applications extend to electric propulsion systems, low-temperature plasmas in semiconductor manufacturing, and various fundamental plasma physics phenomena such as plasma-material, plasma-wave, and plasma-beam interactions. The PDML emphasizes fluid and kinetic modeling, and it frequently employs advanced computational techniques, including high-performance computing and supercomputers. The research conducted in the PDML is multidisciplinary and has led to collaborations with experts across academia, national laboratories, and the industry.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.