Alumni Profiles

Laura Berzak Hopkins

  • Program Years: 2006-2010
  • Academic Institution: Princeton University
  • Field of Study: Plasma Physics
  • Academic Advisor: Robert Kaita
  • Practicum(s):
    Sandia National Laboratories, New Mexico (2007)
  • Degree(s):
    Ph.D. Plasma Physics, Princeton University, 2010
    M.A. Astrophysical Sciences-Program in Plasma Physics, 2006
    B.A. Physics, Chemistry, Dartmouth College, 2004

Current Status

  • Status: Associate Laboratory DIrector for Strategy & Partnerships and Deputy Chief Research Officer, PPPL
  • Research Area: Fusion science and technology, High energy density science, Inertial confinement fusion