Matthew Gomez

  • Program Years: 2007-2011
  • Academic Institution: University of Michigan
  • Practicum(s):
    Sandia National Laboratories, New Mexico (2009)
  • Degree(s):
    Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering, University of Michigan, 2011
    M.S.E. Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2008
    M.S.E. Nuclear Engineering, University of Michigan, 2007
    B.S.E. Nuclear Engineering, University of Michigan, 2005
  • Field of Study: Plasma Physics and Fusion
  • Academic Advisor: Ronald Gilgenbach
  • Status: Staff Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories
  • Research Area: Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics

Publications:

M. R. Gomez, et al., "Pinned, optically-aligned Diagnostic Dock for use on the Z facility," Review of Scientific Instruments, To be published.

M. R. Gomez, at al., "Spectroscopic measurements in the post-hole convolute on Sandia's Z machine (Invited)," 18th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference Proceedings (2011).

M. R. Gomez, et al., "Experimental Validation of a Higher Dimensional Theory of Electrical Contact Resistance," Applied Physics Letters 95, 072103 (2009).

M.R.Gomez, et al., "Effect of Soft Metal Gasket Contacts on Contact Resistance, Energy Deposition, and Plasma Expansion Profile in a Wire Array Z-Pinch," Review of Scientific Instruments (2008).

R. M. Gilgenbach, M. R. Gomez, et al., "MAIZE: a 1 MA LTD-Driven Z-Pinch at The University of Michigan," 7th International Conference on Dense Z-Pinches Proceedings (2008).

J. Zier, M. R. Gomez et al., "Wire Tension Effects on Plasma Dynamics in a Two-Wire Z-Pinch," IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science 36, 4 (2008).

M. R. Gomez et al., "Design of a MITL for a 1 MA LTD Driving a Wire Array Z-Pinch Load," 16th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference Proceedings (2007).

Awards:

Michigan Institute for Plasma Science and Engineering Graduate Fellow 2009
Graduate Research Fellowship Honorable Mention, National Science Foundation, 2006, 2007
1st Year College of Engineering Graduate Fellowship, University of Michigan, 2005-2006
Highest Honors, University of Michigan, 04/2005
James B. Angell Scholar, University of Michigan, Fall 2003-Winter 2005
Dean's List, University of Michigan, 6 Semesters during Fall 2001-Winter 2005
University Honors, University of Michigan, 4 Semesters during Fall 2001-Winter 2005
National Academy for Nuclear Training Scholarship, Nuclear Energy Institute, 2003 and 2004
Nuclear Engineering and Health Physics Scholarship, Department of Energy, 2003 and 2004
Nuclear Engineering Freshman Merit Scholarship, University of Michigan, 2002