Dr. Richard Morrow | Plasma Physics | Outstanding Scientist Award

Research Affiliate at Physics Department, Sydney University, Australia

Dr. R. Morrow is an Australian physicist specializing in plasma physics and electrical engineering. With a Ph.D. in Plasma Physics from Flinders University (1971) and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics from Adelaide University (1966), he has contributed extensively to gaseous electronics and industrial physics. He held prestigious positions, including Senior Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO and Senior Research Fellow at Sydney University. Dr. Morrow also founded the Gaseous Electronics Meeting in Sydney and represented Australia in international workshops. His groundbreaking research on electric arcs and ionized gases has earned him multiple accolades, including the WTIA Ramsay Moon Award. 🏆⚡

Professional Profile

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Education & Experience 🎓📚

✅ B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics – Adelaide University, 1966
✅ Ph.D. in Plasma Physics – Flinders University, 1971
✅ B.A. in Anthropology – University of Sydney, 1981

🧪 Career Highlights:
🔹 Senior Research Fellow – Sydney University (2004-2007)
🔹 Principal Consultant – Morrow Corona Solutions (1999-2004)
🔹 Senior Principal Research Scientist – CSIRO (1974-1999)
🔹 Research Officer – The Electricity Council Research Centre, UK (1972-1974)
🔹 Postdoctoral Fellow – Liverpool University, UK (1970-1972)

Professional Development 🌍🔍

Dr. Morrow has played a key role in advancing plasma physics and gaseous electronics worldwide. He co-founded the Gaseous Electronics Meeting in 1980, fostering global collaboration in the field. His contributions to international scientific committees have been instrumental in shaping conferences like the International Conference on Phenomena in Ionized Gases and the International Gas Discharges Conference. He has represented Australia in Australia/Japan Workshops on Gaseous Electronics and served as a supervisor and examiner for Ph.D. students. His extensive peer-review work for ARC Large Grants further solidifies his influence in the research community. 🌐⚡

Research Focus ⚡🔬

Dr. Morrow’s research revolves around plasma physics, gaseous electronics, and electrical discharges. His work has significantly contributed to understanding ionized gases, electric arcs, and gas discharges, which are crucial in industrial and telecommunications applications. His expertise in applied plasma physics has led to advancements in electrical insulation, corona discharges, and arc phenomena. By collaborating with leading institutions worldwide, he has enhanced plasma applications in energy systems, telecommunications, and material processing. His legacy continues to inspire researchers in the field of high-energy physics and industrial plasma applications. 🔥🔋

Awards & Honors 🏅🎖️

🏆 Academy of Science/Japan Society Fellowship – Research visits to Tokushima, Kyoto, Morioka & Sapporo (1991)
🏆 WTIA Ramsay Moon Award Medal – For exceptional electric arc research (1993)
🏆 Visiting Fellow, St. John’s College, Cambridge University – Annually from 1997 to 2001
🏆 International Scientific Committee Member – Various ionized gas & plasma conferences
🏆 Australian Representative – Australia/Japan Workshops on Gaseous Electronics (1988, 1990, 1994)

Publication Top Notes

• “A New Comprehensive Theory for Ball and Bead Lightning”:

  • Author: Richard Morrow
  • Journal: The Physicist
  • Year: 2020
  • Citation: Morrow, R. (2020). A New Comprehensive Theory for Ball and Bead Lightning. The Physicist, 57, 14–20.

• “The Origin of Ball and Bead Lightning from an Expanded Lightning Channel”:

  • Author: Richard Morrow
  • Journal: Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics
  • Year: 2019
  • Citation: Morrow, R. (2019). The Origin of Ball and Bead Lightning from an Expanded Lightning Channel. Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics, 195, 105116.

• “A New Theory for the Expansion of Lightning Channels from a Diameter of Centimetres to Metres via Ionizing Waves”:

  • Author: Richard Morrow
  • Journal: Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics
  • Year: 2019
  • Citation: Morrow, R. (2019). A New Theory for the Expansion of Lightning Channels from a Diameter of Centimetres to Metres via Ionizing Waves. Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics, 189, 18–26.

• “A General Theory for Ball Lightning Structure and Light Output”:

  • Author: Richard Morrow
  • Journal: Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics
  • Year: 2018
  • Citation: Morrow, R. (2018). A General Theory for Ball Lightning Structure and Light Output. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 51(14), 145202.

• “Ball Lightning Dynamics and Stability at Moderate Ion Densities”:

  • Author: Richard Morrow
  • Journal: Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics
  • Year: 2017
  • Citation: Morrow, R. (2017). Ball Lightning Dynamics and Stability at Moderate Ion Densities. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 50(37), 375202.