Evan Kallenberg
Graduate Researcher
- Email: ekallen2@ncsu.edu
About:
Evan is pursuing a Ph.D. in the FPAC LAB. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physics and Astronomy with distinction from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.
Following his undergraduate studies, Evan worked at TRIUMF, Canada’s national particle accelerator center, where he contributed to the development of a novel Beta-NMR device for biological applications. In 2022, he completed a Master of Engineering in Nuclear Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley.
After graduating, Evan joined the neutral beam group at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility in San Diego as an engineer and later served as a chief operator. During his time at DIII-D, he began his Ph.D. research with the FPAC LAB as a distance education student, focusing on the development of RF inductively coupled ion sources for neutral beam injection systems used in tokamak fusion devices. Evan aims to contribute to the advancement and maturation of technologies essential for the realization of commercial fusion energy.
Research Interests:
Evan’s research centers on low-temperature plasma physics, with a particular focus on the design, optimization, and construction of inductively coupled ion sources for the neutral beam injection system at DIII-D. His work also involves the integration of RF ion source prototypes developed at NC State into the DIII-D facility, as well as the development of diagnostic tools for detailed plasma characterization.
Current Projects:
Evan is currently leading research on SupRISE, a full-scale, inductively coupled ion source designed to be compatible with the existing neutral beam injection system at DIII-D. He has engineered the test device and developed novel diagnostics to explore how variations in chamber geometry and drive frequency affect plasma performance.
Outside the Lab:
When not performing research or working, Evan loves snowboarding, travelling to music festivals, woodworking, and spending time with friends at the beach.
