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Heather Sandefur

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Program Years:
2016–2020
University:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Field of Study:
Plasma Engineering
Advisor:
Jean Allain
Degree(s):
M.S. Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2019; M.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, 2016

Practicum Experience(s)

Sandia National Laboratories, California (2018)

Practicum Supervisor(s):
Robert
Kolasinski
Practicum Title:
Fundamental surface interactions of vacuum-level contaminants with lithium coatings on plasma-facing materials

Sandia National Laboratories, California (2017)

Practicum Supervisor(s):
Dean
Buchenauer
Practicum Title:
Surface structure and properties of a tin-lithium alloy for use as a plasma-facing material

Current Status

Research Area:
Reactor Engineering