Ben McMillan

Ben McMillan is an Associate Professor in Physics at the University of Warwick's Centre for Fusion, Space and Astrophysics, specializing in numerical and theoretical plasma physics with focus on magnetically confined fusion. He joined the university in April 2011 and leads research on tokamak turbulence modeling and numerical plasma physics, particularly developing the gyrokinetic code ORB5 in collaboration with international institutions.

His research examines large-amplitude fluctuations in tokamaks, numerical methods for complex magnetic geometries, and flow modeling that may explain transport barriers in fusion devices. McMillan's work aims to improve confinement properties of tokamaks for economic fusion energy production. He teaches advanced plasma physics and mentors postdoctoral researchers in fusion science.