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Allen Garner is a Professor and Graduate Program Chairman in Purdue University's School of Nuclear Engineering, with courtesy appointments in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Agricultural and Biological Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan (2006) and maintains an active research program at the intersection of plasma physics, pulsed power, and biomedical applications.
Education:
- Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2006)
- M.S. Electrical Engineering, Old Dominion University (2003)
- M.S.E. Nuclear Engineering, University of Michigan (1997)
- B.S. Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana (1996)
Garner's research focuses on biomedical applications of pulsed power and plasmas, including platelet activation, bacterial inactivation, and stem cell manipulation using electric fields. His theoretical work spans plasma physics (space-charge-limited current in nonplanar diodes), pulsed power (nonlinear transmission lines), and high-power microwaves (crossed-field amplifiers). The BioElectrics and ElectroPhysics (BEEP) Lab conducts multidisciplinary research bridging theory and experiment.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong trends in mathematical modeling of electron dynamics (particularly space-charge effects in nonplanar geometries) and biomedical applications of electric pulses (targeting cellular/subcellular structures). His work demonstrates consistent innovation in both fundamental plasma physics and translational medical applications.
Garner maintains active military service as a Captain in the U.S. Navy Reserves, commanding a unit supporting naval shipyards. His professional affiliations include IEEE (Senior Member), American Physical Society, and nuclear engineering honor societies. He holds multiple patents related to electric pulse generation and biomedical applications.
The BEEP Lab drives his research program, developing novel composites for high-power microwave devices while exploring electroporation mechanisms for medical applications. His work demonstrates significant collaboration across engineering disciplines and with medical researchers, particularly in platelet activation and bacterial inactivation studies.
