FPN10-40

Prav Patel to Receive Excellence in Fusion Engineering Award

July 22, 2010

Pravesh Patel (LLNL) has been selected by Fusion Power Associates Board of Directors to receive its 2010 Excellence in Fusion Engineering Award. The Award will be presented at Fusion Power Associates annual meeting and symposium, December 1-2 in Washington, DC.

In selecting Dr. Patel, the FPA Board recognizes the contributions he has made to the field of relativistic laser-plasma interactions and the leadership he is providing to the development of the fast ignition concept for inertial fusion energy.

Fusion Power Associates Excellence in Fusion Engineering Awards, established in 1987 in memory of MIT professor David J. Rose, have been given annually since that time to individuals who have shown both technical accomplishment and the potential to become exceptionally influential leaders in the fusion field. A list of previous recipients is posted at http://fusionpower.org and click on Awards.

Dr. Patel can be reached at pravpatel@llnl.gov