Matthew Allen
Undergraduate Researcher
- Email: mballen6@ncsu.edu
About:
Matthew is a nuclear engineering major at NC State, concentrating in Plasma Sciences and Fusion Energy. His work is inspired by the need to commercialize fusion and he is motivated by sustainability and security.
Current Projects:
Matthew currently works with Dr. Kirtan Davda, refining a CAD model of a radiofrequency inductively coupled plasma (RF ICP) ion source named AMAROK. His research involves 3D modeling parts and assemblies for AMAROK, performing tolerance analysis, and running various simulations (thermal dissipation, structural stability and RF shielding analysis) to optimize the model for efficient manufacturing and operational stability. Such work on AMAROK will aid investigations in RF generator technology and contribute to upgrading the neutral beam injection (NBI) system for the DIII-D National Fusion Facility in San Diego, California.
Outside the Lab:
In personal time, Matthew enjoys creative writing, classical literature, language learning, and anything music–listening, production, attending concerts, lyric writing, and more.
