Elected Fellow, American Physical Society, 1989
Distinguished Lecturer in Plasma Physics, Division of Plasma Physics, American Physical Society, 2003
Director, Center for Radiative Shock Hydrodynamics
Co-leads large investigative team exploring astrophysical processes using the Omega laser
Pioneer in the new area of experimental astrophysics, aimed at improving understanding of astrophysical dynamics through laboratory research
Directed Plasma Physics Research Institute at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory and UC-Davis
Devised system for laboratory simulation of supernova remnants and studies of high-Mach-number plasma flows
Numerous first observations and theoretical discoveries in the area of laser-driven plasma instabilities
Groundbreaking studies of confinement and impurities in magnetic fusion using mirror machines

Professional Service

Member, 2004 Fellowship Committee, Divison of Plasma Physics, American Physical Society
Member, Plasmas Advisory Council for Large-Axis Plasma Device User Facility (UCLA) Physics Advisory Committee, Center for Magnetic Self-Organization in Laboratory and Astrophysical
Member, Executive Committee, University Fusion Association, 2002-2004
Member, Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship Committee, 2007
Member, Working Group on Laboratory Astrophysics, American Astronomical Society, 2007- present
Member, Women in Plasma Physics Committee of the American Physical Society, 2008 - 2011
Member, Physics Advisory Council, Center for Self-Organization in Magnetized Plasmas, 2005-present
Treasurer, High Energy Density Science Association, 2006- present
Extensive service to the Division of Plasma Physics of the American Physical Society
Served on organizing committee or as chair of numerous major scientific conferences

Professional Memberships

Updated: 2008-05-29