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Martin Gundersen is a Professor Emeritus in the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California (USC). He has made significant contributions to the fields of Electrical Engineering and Physics, publishing over 350 scientific papers and supervising the graduation of 23 PhD students. Gundersen has held various prominent positions, including chairing the Department of Electrical Engineering from 1998 to 2003. He has participated in international research as a visiting professor and scientist at institutions like UCLA, MIT, and CERN. His research interests focus on plasma science, pulsed power technology, and their applications in engine combustion efficiency, pollution control, and medical fields. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the IEEE Sol Schneider Award and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering Senior Research Award. Gundersen has also contributed to science communication by serving as a technical advisor for film projects, aiding in the training of writers in science fiction.
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