Active Research Projects
Disruption Mitigation Research
Design against off-normal events is an essential part of fusion energy research. The rapid quench of the tokamak plasma (called a 'disruption') releases a burst of energy into the reactor vessel that must be controlled. Research involves designing systems and techniques to manage this energy release in a benign manner.
Disruption Prediction in Tokamaks
Understanding the chain of events that leads to abrupt plasma terminations is a focus of Columbia tokamak research.
News
Columbia Students and Staff Present at Technology of Fusion Energy Conference
Columbia Fusion Research Center showcases research in fusion engineering and fuel cycle technologies at TOFE 2026.
Columbia Fusion Research Center Celebrates Spring 2026 Graduates
The Columbia Fusion Research Center is proud to celebrate another outstanding graduating cohort of bachelor’s and master’s students this spring.
Paz-Soldan Addresses Fusion Policy Conference
The FIA Policy Conference brings together professions from across the sector.