Jennifer Zirnheld
Associate Professor · Dielectric Phenomena
State University of New York at BuffaloAbout
Jennifer Zirnheld is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University at Buffalo, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. She serves as the Director of Energy Systems Integration and specializes in dielectric phenomena, energy systems, and non-thermal plasma applications.
- Education: PhD, MS, BS in Electrical Engineering from University at Buffalo
Her research spans dielectric materials, energy systems integration, and non-thermal plasma therapy for melanoma. Funded by DOD, NSF, and industry partners, she explores multifactor stress aging, partial discharge analysis, and plasma-induced apoptosis.
Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work in
- dielectric elastomers for energy systems
- non-thermal plasma cancer treatments
- exploding film dynamics
- engineering education reforms
Scientific awards include the IEEE Region 1 Outstanding Teaching Award, UB's Milton Plesur Excellence in Teaching Award, and recognition as a UB Mentor of Excellence.
She mentors students through NSF-funded outreach programs like LSAMP, Bridges to the Doctorate, and the McNair Program, while contributing to strategic diversity initiatives via the iSEED steering committee.
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