Dr. Kevin Field

Professor

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Biography

Professor Field is an experimental material scientist with expertise in advanced alloy development and radiation effects in material systems relevant to nuclear power generation. He has extensive experience in conducting research at institutions such as Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His recent accolades include the 2018 Early Career Research Award from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and being part of the team that received the 2019 Materials Performance Corrosion Innovation Year Award for the development and deployment of FeCrAl claddings in nuclear power applications. He was honored with the 2025 Early Career Award from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the 2025 Henry Russel Award. His significant contributions to the field include dual ion beam tests under new steel fusion energy-producing conditions and multiple awards recognizing his achievements in engineering and science.

Research Interests

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