Brian Edward Jurczyk

Brian Edward Jurczyk holds the position of Adjunct Research Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Department of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering. He concurrently serves as President & CEO of Starfire Industries LLC since 2001, focusing on advanced engineering and technology commercialization. His academic work spans EUV lithography, plasma physics, and materials science, with a strong emphasis on extreme ultraviolet light source development and debris mitigation strategies.

Education includes a Ph.D. in Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering (2001), an MBA in Technology Commercialization (2000), and M.S. (1997) and B.S. (1995) degrees in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, all from the University of Illinois. His research involves optimizing EUV test chambers, plasma confinement systems, and optical material durability, with notable contributions to IDEAL laboratory initiatives.

Recent publications (2005-2006) focus on EUV source characterization, ion debris analysis, and plasma-based contamination reduction. His work bridges academic research with commercial applications through Starfire Industries, addressing real-world challenges in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering.