Ana Kupresanin

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Ana Kupresanin is a leading figure at the intersection of machine learning and plasma physics, whose work is driving a transformative shift in fusion energy research. Her primary contributions lie in developing and advocating for advanced computational methods to tackle the grand challenges of magnetic confinement fusion. She is best known for spearheading the landmark "Advancing Fusion with Machine Learning Research Needs Workshop Report" (2020, 46 citations), a foundational document that systematically identified the most promising avenues for applying artificial intelligence to accelerate the path to practical fusion energy. This work has helped catalyze a new, data-driven paradigm within the fusion community, bridging the gap between experimental diagnostics, simulation, and control. Kupresanin’s impact extends beyond her own publications; through her leadership at the U.S. Department of Energy, she has shaped national research priorities and fostered interdisciplinary collaborations that are essential for solving complex plasma problems. Her vision and organizational efforts are not only advancing fundamental science but are also critical to the development of next-generation fusion devices, making her a pivotal architect of the future of clean energy.