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Dennis Whyte Stepping Down as MIT PSFC Director

November 13, 2023

Dennis Whyte, Director of the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC) since 2015 has announced his intent to step down at the end of the year "in order to devote his full attention to teaching, engaging in cutting-edge fusion research, and pursuing entrepreneurial activities at the PSFC" according to a November 7 news release. The release states "The Office of the Vice President for Research is launching a search for the PSFC's next leader. Should the search extend beyond the end of the year, an Interim Director will be appointed".

Dennis can be reached at: whyte@psfc.mit.edu

The release is at:

https://www.psfc.mit.edu/news/2023/dennis-whyte-steps-down-as-director-of-the-plasma-science-and-fusion-center