Jan Coenen

Jan Coenen is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Engineering. He holds significant research and leadership roles in fusion energy materials development in Germany, affiliated with Forschungszentrum Jülich and Gauss Fusion GmbH.

His research focuses on advanced materials for extreme environments, particularly in nuclear fusion applications. Key areas include:

• Plasma-Wall Interaction
• Development of high-Z metal composite materials
• Qualification of tungsten-based materials for fusion devices
• Materials behavior under high heat and particle fluxes

His work is closely tied to major international fusion projects such as ITER, JET, ASDEX Upgrade (AUG), and Wendelstein 7-X (W7-X). He coordinates European efforts on plasma-wall interaction and participates in the International Tokamak Physics Activity (ITPA-Div/Sol), contributing to the scientific foundation for ITER operations.

Jan Coenen has no listed scientific awards in the provided text.

He advises on materials strategy and development in both public and private sectors, leading new materials development at Forschungszentrum Jülich and serving as Head of Materials at Gauss Fusion GmbH, a company aiming to deliver grid-connected fusion power by the early 2040s. His expertise includes project management and interdisciplinary collaboration across large-scale fusion programs.

He is actively involved in European (EUROfusion) and international (ITER) fusion research initiatives, contributing to the qualification and deployment of advanced materials in next-generation fusion devices.