Brian Leard (IMAGE) Lehigh University Caption Brian Leard is a fifth-year PhD student in Lehigh University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics. His research project, “Toward Dual Plasma Equilibrium and Transport Optimization,” will be conducted at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility operated by General Atomics in San Diego. Leard is one of just 62 students recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy through its prestigious Office of Science Graduate Student Research program (SCGSR). Credit Courtesy of Brian Leard Usage Restrictions Credited contextual use only. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.