Highlights
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David N. Ruzic
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Ph.D., Physics, Princeton University, 1984
- Research Interests:
- Experimental fusion research
- Modeling of edge-plasma atomic physics
- Atomic properties of potential first-wall materials
- Plasma processing of semiconductors
- Extreme ultraviolet (EUV) sources for lithography and physical vapor deposition
- For more detail including funding source information, see the plasma-material interaction group website or link directly to: http://cpmi.illinois.edu
- For more information:
- Center for Plasma Material Interactions
Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements:
- The Plasma Prize (2012)
- Bliss Professorship in Engineering (May 2011-2016)
- Amercan Vacuum Society Fellow (2007)
- Micron Professorship (2005-2008)
- American Nuclear Society Fellow (2004)
- XEROX Award (1990)
- Arnold O. Beckman Award (1985)
- Presidential Young Investigator Award (1985-1990)
- Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship (1979-1984)
- National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship (1979)
- Valedictorian (tied) (Class of 1979)
- National Leadership Honorary (1978)
- National Scholastic Honorary (1997)
Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements for Teaching:
- Campus Award for Excellence in Guiding Undergraduate Research
- Engineering Council Award for Excellence
- Student Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
- Graduate College Award for Outstanding Mentoring of Graduate Students Finalist
- Broadrick-Allen Campus Honors Program Teaching Award
- All-Campus Charles and Harriet Luckman Award for Distinguished Teaching
- Department of Nuclear Engineering Teaching Excellence Award
- College of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award
- Honorary Knight of St. Patrick
- Oakley Kunde Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Instruction
- Everitt Award for Excellence in Teaching
- Pierce Award for Student Faculty Relations
- Arthur Anderson Award for Advising
- University of Illinois Award for Advising
- Special Commendation for Faculty/Student Relations
- Special Commendation for Faculty/Student Relations
- Amoco Foundation Award Undergraduate Instructional Development
- Undergraduate Instructional Award
Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements for Research:
- Fellow
- Micron Professorship
- Fellow
- XEROX Award
- Arnold O. Beckman Award
- Presidential Young Investigator Award
