Research Interests

• Magnetic fusion energy
• Plasma-surface interaction
• Low-temperature plasma technologies
• Thermionic cathode devices

Ph.D. Plasma Physics, Princeton University, 2014

B.S. Physics, Mathematics, Temple University, 2008

(selected sample)

• M. D. Campanell, C. Y. Wang, and K. L. Nguyen, "Two Mechanisms Limiting the Emitted Electron Current from a Cathode to an Anode," Physical Review Letters 134, 145301 (2025).
• G.R. Johnson and M.D. Campanell, "Effects of Emitting Surfaces and Trapped Ions on the Sheath Physics and Current Flow in Multidimensional Plasma Systems" Plasma Sources Science and Technology 30, 015003 (2021).
• (invited APS DPP paper) M. D. Campanell, “Possible Mitigation of Tokamak Plasma–Surface Interactions Using Thermionic Divertor Plates with Inverse Sheaths,” Physics of Plasmas 27, 042511 (2020).
• M. D. Campanell and G. R. Johnson, “Thermionic Cooling of the Target Plasma to a Sub-eV Temperature,” Physical Review Letters 122, 015003 (2019).
• M. D. Campanell, “Alternative Model of Space-Charge Limited Thermionic Current Flow Through a Plasma,” Physical Review E 97, 043207 (2018).
• M.D. Campanell and M.V. Umansky, “Improved Understanding of the Hot Cathode Current Modes and Mode Transitions,” Plasma Sources Science and Technology 26, 124002 (2017).
• M.D. Campanell and M.V. Umansky, "Strongly Emitting Surfaces Unable to Float Below Plasma Potential", Physical Review Letters 116, 085003 (2016).
• M.D. Campanell, “Negative Plasma Potential Relative to Electron-Emitting Surfaces,” Physical Review E 88, 033103 (2013).