JOEL H. SCHULTZ

Joel H. Schultz of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center was presented the Fusion Technology Award in recognition of his many contributions to fusion engineering and superconducting magnet technology at the 19th Symposium on Fusion Engineering (SOFE).  The SOFE was held at the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City from January 21-25. When presenting the award, Dick Foley, Chairperson of the IEEE/NPSS Fusion Technology Committee, noted Joel’s many engineering achievements and his unusually broad academic achievements. In addition to MS and EE degrees in Electrical Engineering, Joel holds a BA degree in Classical Literature from Swarthmore College and an MA degree in Comparative Literature from Harvard University.  Joel began his career at MIT as a Senior Engineer in the Fusion Technology and Engineering Division in 1981.  His work encompasses development of advanced superconductor concepts, improved electrical integrity, development of novel methods for quench detection in superconducting coils, improved superconductor joints, and helium flow meters – all of which have greatly benefited fusion and other areas of magnet applications. He is especially noted for his contributions to magnet design and comprehensive magnet and systems analyses. During his career, Joel has led several national and international magnet design projects. He currently heads the Advanced Magnet Applications Group in the Technology and Engineering Division of the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center.

Joel Schultz can be reached at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Plasma Science and Fusion Center, 185 Albany Street, NW22-213, Cambridge, MA  02139; Phone: +1 617 253-8151; Fax: +1 617 253-0807; E-mail: jhs@psfc.mit.edu.

Joel H. Shultz