Research Interests

• Magnetic fusion energy
• Plasma filamentation
• Plasma-surface interaction

Ph.D. Plasma Physics, Princeton University, 2014

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

• (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).
• (invited APS DPP paper) M.D. Campanell and M.V. Umansky, “Are Two Plasma Equilibrium States Possible when the Emission Coefficient Exceeds Unity?,” Physics of Plasmas 24, 057101 (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).
• M. D. Campanell, A. V. Khrabrov and I. D. Kaganovich, "General Cause of Sheath Instability Identified for Low Collisionality Plasmas in Devices with Secondary Electron Emission," Physical Review Letters 108, 235001 (2012).