Mark A. Cappelli

Mark A. Cappelli is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. He received his B.Sc. degree in Physics from McGill University in 1980, and his M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Sciences from the University of Toronto in 1983 and 1987, respectively. He joined Stanford University in 1987 and is currently a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Co-Director of the Engineering Physics Program. His research focuses on applied plasma physics with applications to various fields, including space propulsion, aerodynamics, medicine, materials synthesis, and fusion.

Mark A. Cappelli is a researcher at Stanford University specializing in plasma physics, gas discharges, plasma metamaterials, and gaseous plasmonics. His work explores the fundamental physics of plasma systems and their applications in propulsion, combustion, and flow control. Cappelli's research includes the study of Hall discharge plasmas, plasma-assisted combustion, and plasma actuation for aerodynamic modification. He has contributed to understanding plasma dynamics in supersonic flows, plasma-enhanced combustion stabilization, and the development of plasma photonic crystal devices. His publications highlight the interplay between plasma physics and engineering applications, emphasizing the role of plasma in advanced energy and propulsion technologies.