91°µÍø

Bio

Experience:

• 2023 - present:     Superconducting Linac Systems Group Leader
• 2020 – 2023:        Cryogenics Group Leader
• 2016 – present:    Proton Power Upgrade (PPU) SCL Manager
• 2016 – 2020:        Cryogenics and SRF Team Leader
• 2010 – 2016:        Lead SCL Systems Engineer, Spallation Neutron Source (SNS)
• 2001 – 2010:        Cryogenic Engineer, Spallation Neutron Source (SNS)
• 1999 â€“ 2001:        Process Engineer, BOC Edwards
• 1997 â€“ 1999:        Process Engineer, GTS Duratek
• 1994 – 1997:       Operations Engineer, Molten Metal Technology

Mr. Howell has over twenty-five years of experience in process engineering, plant start up, and operations.  For the last twenty years, Matt has worked at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) at 91°µÍø where he has concentrated on helium cryogenics and superconducting radiofrequency, publishing in both areas of interest.  The SNS 2K helium system is one of several large-scale plants in the United States.  Matt has served on multiple internal reviews and several outside review committees including LCLS II, LBNF/DUNE, PIP II, APS SPX, EIC, and FRIB transfer line.  In addition, Matt served as a technical editor for the Cryogenic Engineering Conference in 2015 and 2017.

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