Steven M Lund

Steven M Lund is a Professor at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) and Department of Physics & Astronomy at Michigan State University, holding a joint appointment since April 2014. His research focuses on theoretical accelerator physics with emphasis on beam dynamics and space-charge effects for high-intensity particle beams.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1992)
• B.S. in Physics, Auburn University (1987)

His research investigates charged particle dynamics, electromagnetic theory, and numerical modeling to understand and control beam quality degradation in accelerators. Key areas include space-charge transport limits, passive magnetic focusing, and thermal equilibrium beam behavior, with applications to the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) currently under construction at MSU. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical accelerator design for nuclear physics research, medical applications, and materials science.

Recent publications demonstrate sustained focus on space-charge phenomena, with trends showing increasing complexity in modeling collective beam effects and transport through specialized channels. His research directly supports FRIB's mission to produce rare isotope beams for nuclear physics experimentation.

Professional Activities:

• Actively recruiting physics students for FRIB-related simulations and theory development
• Former joint appointment at Lawrence Livermore and Berkeley National Labs

Dr. Lund's work occurs within MSU's National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory and the FRIB project team, contributing to one of the world's premier accelerator facilities for nuclear physics research.