Dr. Ronald Gilgenbach

Professor

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Biography

Ronald Gilgenbach is a Professor Emeritus in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan. He earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University in 1978, and has extensive expertise in plasma physics, particularly in the generation of intense electron beams and microwave technologies. His research encompasses high-power microwave generation and the application of advanced MV MA accelerators for plasma generation. Throughout his career, he has developed state-of-the-art electron beam generators, including a 1 MV, 10 kA, 1 microsecond electron beam generator known as MELBA, and has contributed to the design of the MAIZE z-pinch facility. In addition to his research contributions, he has served on the National Academy of Sciences Panel for strategic planning in burning plasma research in the U.S.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

2017-01-01
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IEEE Peter Haas Pulsed Power Award

2017-01-01
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Chihiro Kikuchi Collegiate Professor

2010-01-01
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Fellow

2006-01-01
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Fellow

1996-01-01
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Outstanding Professional Award

2006-01-01
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IEEE Plasma Science Applications Award

1997-01-01
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Research Excellence Award

1993-01-01
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Young Member Engineering Achievement Award

1987-01-01
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Presidential Young Investigator Award

1984-01-01
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Centennial Key Award Outstanding Young Engineer

1984-01-01

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