Tyler Abrams
About Tyler Abrams
Tyler Abrams is a Scientist V at General Atomics, leading a research group focused on advanced materials evaluation for fusion devices. He has a strong academic background with a Ph.D. in Plasma Physics from Princeton University and extensive experience in experimental planning and execution.
Current Role at General Atomics
Tyler Abrams currently holds the position of Scientist V at General Atomics, a role he has occupied since 2020. He leads a research group dedicated to the DIII-D Advanced Materials Evaluation. This group consists of approximately 25 PhD-level scientists. In this capacity, he coordinates experimental planning, execution, and scientific publications, ensuring the advancement of research in plasma-facing materials.
Previous Experience at General Atomics
Before his current role, Tyler Abrams served as Scientist IV from 2018 to 2020 and as Scientist III from 2016 to 2018 at General Atomics. He began his tenure as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow from 2014 to 2016. Throughout these positions, he contributed to various research initiatives and played a key role in developing a long-term technical and scientific roadmap for the BPMIC/DIII-D strategic program.
Education and Expertise
Tyler Abrams earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Plasma Physics from Princeton University, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completed from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research in advanced materials and plasma physics.
Research Focus and Contributions
Tyler Abrams is actively involved in developing business opportunities for advanced plasma-facing materials, such as silicon carbide (SiC), for next-step fusion devices. His research includes performing experimental and model validation activities related to low-Z and high-Z erosion and re-deposition during edge-localized modes in high-performance scenarios on DIII-D.