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Jim Browning, Ph.D. is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the Convergent Engineering and Biomolecular Science Center of Biomedical Research Excellence at Boise State University. His work bridges engineering and biomedical sciences through interdisciplinary collaboration. Current research focuses on plasma medicine for biofilm inactivation, vacuum electron devices (MVEDs/NVTs), and high-temperature electronics. He leads teams in NIH-funded chronic wound treatment studies, USDA-supported food safety projects, and AFOSR/ONR-funded vacuum device research.
Research interests include atmospheric pressure plasma arrays, microwave vacuum electronics, and biomedical engineering applications. His lab develops novel plasma sources for healthcare and agriculture, alongside advanced VEDs for harsh environments. Collaborations with MIT, Purdue, and other institutions drive innovation in high-power microwave systems and nano-scale vacuum transistors.
Advises doctoral candidate Michael Okebiorun and oversees grants totaling millions from federal agencies. Key contributions include plasma biofilm detection systems, gated field emitter arrays, and cross-field amplifier simulations. His work integrates computational modeling (PIC codes) with experimental validation for device optimization.
Labs and initiatives include the Boise State Plasma Engineering Lab and the Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE), fostering collaborative research infrastructure. Active in publishing special issues on high-power microwave generation and presenting at international conferences.
