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Laura Berzak Hopkins

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Program Years:
2006–2010
University:
Princeton University
Field of Study:
Plasma Physics
Advisor:
Robert Kaita
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

Practicum Experience(s)

Sandia National Laboratories, New Mexico (2007)

Practicum Supervisor(s):
Richard
Nygren
Practicum Title:
Initial Wetting Tests for the Liquid Lithium Divertor (LLD)

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