Mark Kushner to present at Distinguished University Professor event
The event will take place on January 29, at the Rackham Graduate School Ampitheater.
Mark J. Kushner, a professor of nuclear engineering and radiological sciences, will present his lecture, “Plasma Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan,” at the upcoming Distinguished University Professor presentations. The event will take place on January 29, at 4pm, at the Rackham Graduate School Ampitheater.
This event celebrates the achievements of senior faculty members recognized for their exceptional contributions to academia. Kushner, alongside Robert M. Sellers and Kon-Well Wang, will deliver an inaugural lecture highlighting their professional journeys, groundbreaking research, and the impact of their work on the academic and broader community.
Kushner was recently given the William P. Allis Distinguished University Professorship of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He is also the George I. Haddad Collegiate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His expertise spans multiple departments, including nuclear engineering and radiological sciences, electrical engineering and computer Sscience, and chemical engineering .
A global leader in low-temperature plasma (LTP) science and technology, Kushner has advanced the understanding of plasma interactions with liquids, laying the foundation for innovations in plasma medicine and plasma agriculture. His research has positioned the University of Michigan as a global hub for plasma science. He also founded the Michigan Institute for Plasma Science and Engineering and has worked tirelessly to promote diversity in engineering, mentoring women and underrepresented minorities through initiatives with the American Physical Society’s Division of Plasma Physics.
Kushner’s presentation will explore the vital role of plasmas in nature, technology, and national security, highlighting U-M’s pivotal contributions to advancing this field. Attendees will gain insight into how U-M’s plasma science community has driven innovation and shaped the future of this critical discipline.