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Steven Shannon is a Professor of Nuclear Engineering in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University’s College of Engineering. His research focuses on plasma physics, nuclear fusion technology, and advanced plasma applications in materials processing and microelectronics manufacturing. He leads studies on inductively coupled plasma (ICP) systems, plasma surface interactions, and plasma-based depyrogenation for biomedical applications.
Key research interests include ion source development for fusion reactors (e.g., DIII-D NBI system upgrades), plasma etching for semiconductor fabrication, and atmospheric pressure plasma jets (APPJ) for surface modification. His work integrates experimental diagnostics, computational modeling, and open-source simulation tools like Zapdos and MOOSE.
Recent publications emphasize plasma parameter control, pulsed power delivery optimization, and plasma-liquid interface dynamics. Shannon collaborates on projects such as the LUPIN ion source, RISE/SupRISE test devices, and compact electromagnetic pumps for nuclear reactors. His lab explores cutting-edge plasma applications in energy, electronics, and biomedicine.
He oversees the Plasma Research Group at NC State, hosting a website at go.ncsu.edu/plasma. His research has implications for advancing fusion energy, semiconductor manufacturing, and low-cost medical sterilization techniques.