Department of Applied Physics

Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion

We work on selected, pressing problems of nuclear fusion energy by coming up with innovative solutions, ranging from turbulence optimization to liquid wall concepts.

We tackle challenges of fusion energy by unleashing the creative minds of our students

Nuclear fusion, probably the most daunting scientific and technological challenge mankind has ever taken on, might one day provide humanity with a clean, safe and virtually unlimited energy source. Motivated by this potential, we set out to tackle some of its most important challenges. Our researchers address these from different angles, utilizing the wide variety of tools that theory, numerical models and experiments grant us. Through our Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion master’s degree program, we train a new generation of fusion engineers to propel the field of nuclear fusion into the future.

News

From left to right: Bart Jansen, Olga Mula Hernández, Josefine Proll, Lenneke Kuijer and Bas Overvelde. Alexios Balatsoukas-Stimming is absent from the photo. Photo: Odette Beekmans.
October 21, 2022
Eindhoven Young Academy of Engineering welcomes six new members
The six researchers want to make the TU/e a better place for early-career academics, engineers and designers.
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July 8, 2022
Plasma-wall interaction processes in dense thermal plasmas
Jonathan van den Berg defended his thesis at the department of Applied Physics on July 8th.
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Our PI's

Peter Rindt

Liquid metal heat shields

The exhaust of a fusion reactor must endure the harshest conditions of any man made object. Our mission is develop liquid metal heat shields...

Guido Huijsmans

Magneto-Hydro-Dynamic Stability of Fusion Plasmas

The control of large scale magnetic instabilities in fusion plasmas is essential for the successful operation of ITER and future fusion...

Roger Jaspers

Sensorics for fusion reactors

To contribute to the fusion development by introducing robust, reliable and simple diagnostic methods for the operation of a fusion reactor.

Niek Lopes Cardozo

Socio-economic aspects of the deployment of fusion energy

Fusion energy: Doable? Affordable? Desirable? 

Josefine Proll

Turbulence in Fusion Plasmas

Turbulence is a major obstacle for building fusion reactors. We use theory and simulation to further our understanding of turbulence and...

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Please check out the TU/e Vacancies page for further opportunities within our group. 

Meet some of our Researchers

Doctoral Candidate

Ralf Mackenbach

Assistant Professor

Felix Warmer

Associate Professor

Roger Jaspers

Doctoral Candidate

Carlos Daniel Mora Moreno

Full Professor

Guido Huijsmans

Doctoral Candidate

Tijs Wijkamp

Full Professor

Niek Lopes Cardozo

Assistant Professor

Josefine Proll

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Learn about our unique Master Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion

This program is interdisciplinary, bringing together the departments of Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Moreover, the international development of fusion is done in worldwide collaboration and during their studies students participate in international teams, often in large research centres.

The MSc program aims at delivering engineers who are at home in an international, multidisciplinary environment, have been trained to work in goal-oriented projects and have a good sense for the socio-economical aspects of the their work. With these characteristics, the ‘Fusion masters’ will qualify for a career in a wide range of high-tech industries, as well as of course for the field of fusion energy.

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