Matthew Kriete

Matthew Kriete is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Physics at Auburn University. He holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2020) and a BS from Virginia Tech (2014). His research focuses on experimental plasma physics, contributing to advancements in fusion energy and related fields.

Education:

• PhD in Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2020
• BS in Physics, Virginia Tech, 2014

Research Interests: Experimental Plasma Physics, with emphasis on plasma behavior modeling and fusion energy applications. His work bridges theoretical predictions and experimental validation in controlled plasma environments.

Professional Employment:

• Assistant Research Professor, Auburn University, 2023–present
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Auburn University, 2020–2023

Affiliations: Office located at Leach Science Center.