Kevin Field receives PECASE for work on how radiation affects materials
Field is recognized by the Department of Energy for advanced nuclear systems innovations.
For research that has advanced the materials science underpinning both fission and fusion nuclear energy systems, Kevin Field received a 2025 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor given by the U.S. government to early-career researchers.
Field is an associate professor of nuclear engineering and radiological sciences, and his award was given through the U.S. Department of Energy.
Nuclear energy:
fission and fusion
Advancing nuclear energy
from discovery to deployment
His research combines advanced characterization and irradiation techniques with accelerated analysis to examine how materials behave in next-generation nuclear systems, contributing to safer and more efficient nuclear power. He directs the Michigan Ion Beam Laboratory, a unique facility that enables researchers to study radiation damage on nuclear reactor components and materials.
The award underscores the University of Michigan’s role in advancing nuclear science and its commitment to advanced energy solutions.
This is an AI-generated, human-verified summary of the article Kevin Field honored with prestigious PECASE award by Sara Norman.