Kamil is a Columbia undergraduate, class of 2027, studying physics, with research interests in computational plasma physics and magnetic confinement fusion. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. in plasma physics after graduation, with the long-term goal of contributing to the development of fusion as a practical and sustainable energy source. Outside of physics, Kamil enjoys dancing as part of Columbia's RAAS team and reading.
Research Focus: Kamil currently works with Professor Elizabeth Paul on kinetic plasma simulation. This summer, he is joining Professor Carlos Paz-Soldan's group to work on tritium fuel cycle modeling in collaboration with Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL), developing computational tools that inform fuel cycle design decisions critical to the viability of future fusion power plants.
Kamil Ahmed Syed
Undergraduate Student