Brian Beaudoin

Brian Beaudoin is an Associate Research Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, affiliated with the Institute for Research in Electronics & Applied Physics (IREAP). His research focuses on charged particle interactions, plasma physics, and accelerator technologies. He leads the Centrifugal Mirror Fusion Experiment (CMFX) and the Bright Beams Collective Research Group (BBC), advancing fusion energy and high-brightness beam physics.

Beaudoin teaches undergraduate courses including 'Audio Electronics Engineering' (ENEE408J) and 'Introduction to Engineering Design' (ENES100), and co-created the 'Building the 5 MeV Cyclotron' capstone. He mentors students in NSF-funded TRENDS programs and the Gemstone Honors Program's ChargeX team, developing novel technologies for electric vehicle charging.

His research interests span fusion concepts, microwave electronics, and particle accelerators. Key projects include developing high-efficiency RF sources for ionospheric heaters and studying beam dynamics in storage rings. Recent work focuses on CMFX's low-cost fusion pathway and high-power microwave systems.

Publications highlight advancements in fusion plasma diagnostics, beam manipulation, and material characterization. Collaborations include institutions like UMBC and national labs. Funding includes ARPA-E's BETHE program for CMFX.