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David Campbell is a leading researcher in magnetic confinement fusion, holding key leadership roles at the ITER Organization and JET Joint Undertaking. He served as Director of Science and Operations at ITER (2015-2017) and previously led plasma operations and fusion science teams. Elected to the Academy of Europe in 2017, his work focuses on advancing fusion reactor design and plasma physics principles critical to ITER. His research spans tokamak operations, plasma control, MHD stability, and fusion diagnostics.
- Primary affiliations: ITER Organization (France), JET (UK)
- Key roles: ITER Physics Basis coordinator, JET D-T experiments leader
Research interests emphasize burning plasma physics, confinement optimization, and divertor plasma detachment. Over 140 refereed publications and 230 conference papers reflect contributions to fusion energy development. Awards include membership in the Academy of Europe (Section Physics).
Contributions to major facilities like JET and ITER include defining experimental programs for deuterium-tritium fusion, stabilizing sawtooth instabilities, and advancing plasma control systems. His work underpins ITER's engineering design and research plan for achieving sustainable fusion energy.
