Dr. Ryan Mcbride

Professor

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Biography

Ryan McBride is a Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering/Applied Physics from Cornell University in 2009. His research focuses on plasma physics, nuclear fusion, and pulsed-power technology, with specific interest in magnetized liner inertial fusion (MagLIF). He has held positions at Sandia National Laboratories, where he conducted groundbreaking research utilizing high-power pulsed facilities for experiments related to nuclear fusion and dynamic material properties. McBride leads the Plasma, Pulsed Power, and Microwave Laboratory at the University, directing projects that investigate high-energy-density physics applications. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has received several awards, including the Young Investigator Award from the Office of Naval Research and recognition for best paper from the IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. His work is critical in advancing understanding and technology of controlled inertial confinement fusion and related fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-08-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, focusing on plasma physics and puls-powder science.

Staff Physicist/Department Manager

2008-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Sandia National Laboratories • Albuquerque, NM

Conducted research on high-pressure material properties and radiation generation using pulsed-power facilities.

Awards

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Young Investigator Award

2018-01-01
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Best Paper Award

2021-01-01

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