Associate Professor, Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences
baalrud@umich.edu
Office Information:
2966A Cooley
phone: (734) 615-5010
Nuclear Engineering (Theoretical);
Applied Physics Program
Education/Degree:
University of Wisconsin-Madison B.S. Nuclear Engineering and Mathematics (2006) Ph.D. Engineering Physics (2010)
About
Research Interests:
Baalrud’s research concerns the theoretical foundations of plasma physics, with a focus on kinetic theory. It connects with several applications, including high energy density plasmas, low temperature plasmas, and magnetic reconnection.
Awards:
American Physical Society Thomas H. Stix Award (2020)
Hershkowitz Early Career Award (2018)
University of Iowa’s Distinguished Mentor Award (2016) and Early Career Scholar of the Year Award (2017)