Dr. Mark Kushner

Biography

Mark Kushner is the William P. Allis Distinguished University Professor at the University of Michigan, specializing in Chemical Engineering and affiliated with several departments including Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Nuclear Engineering, and Applied Physics. He has held significant academic positions and leadership roles, including as the Director of the Michigan Institute for Plasma Science Engineering and the DOE Center for Control of Plasma Kinetics. His research interests encompass low temperature plasmas, laser physics, plasma chemistry, and environmental medical applications, contributing to advancements in plasma materials processing and microelectronics. Mark has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the Charles K. Birdsall Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in 2015 and election to the National Academy of Engineering in 2011. His extensive education includes a PhD and MS in Applied Physics from the California Institute of Technology, as well as a BS in Nuclear Engineering and a BA in Astronomy from the University of California at Los Angeles, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. With a storied career dedicated to both research and education, Mark Kushner has made substantial contributions to the fields of plasma science and engineering.

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