Diego Del-Castillo-Negrete

Diego Del-Castillo-Negrete is a Research Professor and Director of the Institute for Fusion Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from UT Austin and has held prominent roles, including Distinguished Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (2000-2025) and visiting positions at institutions globally. His research focuses on plasma dynamics, fluid turbulence, and fusion energy, with recent work integrating AI for plasma modeling.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physics, University of Texas at Austin

Research Interests: Non-diffusive transport in plasmas, runaway electrons, magnetic disruptions, energetic particles in fusion devices, and AI-driven turbulence modeling. His contributions advance predictive capabilities for controlled nuclear fusion.

Affiliations:

• Institute for Fusion Studies
• Oden Institute for Computational Sciences (J.T. Oden Faculty Fellow)

Grants & Collaborations: Extensive experience in fusion energy research, with ties to national labs and international institutions. His work bridges theoretical plasma physics and computational methods.