Dr. Willis received his B.A. and Ph.D in Physics from the University of California at Riverside in 1966 and 1971 respectively. After completing his doctorate in experimental plasma physics, Dr. Willis worked at the U. S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC on a series of wave propagation studies in the Ionosphere.

From 1975 on, Dr. Willis has held a series of positions in the DOE's fusion office, with increasing levels of responsibility. In his most current position he was responsible for the bulk of the U.S. research on fusion energy sciences. Dr. Willis helped shepherd the program through growth, contractions, and redirection, with an eye always on the future.

He can be reached at willis@fred.net