Research Interests
Open to PhD applications in the field of
- Solar physics research
- Spectro-polarimetry and inversions of powerfully magnetic sunspot atmospheres; and
- Tracking the generation, propagation and dissipation of MHD wave modes as they traverse the dynamic atmospheric layers of the Sun
Current Research Opportunities
Public outreach & key achievements
- http://www.newsweek.com/magnetic-waves-crashing-through-sun-create-heat-and-may-drive-solar-wind-832375
- http://www.iop.org/news/18/january/page_70921.html
Research students
PhD Title | The Response of the Solar Atmosphere to Magnetic Shocks |
Name | Scott Houston |
Country | UK |
Year of Study | 2016 - 2019 |
PhD Title | Solar Physics with Biomedical Applications |
Name | Christopher Dillon |
Country | Northern Ireland |
Year of Study | 2017 - 2021 |
PhD Title | Vector Magnetic Fields through the Multi-million Degree Solar Corona |
Name | Caitlin Gilchrist-Millar |
Country | UK |
Year of Study | 2018 - 2021 |
Alumni: Where are they now
PhD Title | High Resolution Wave Signatures in the Magnetic Solar Atmosphere |
Name | Dr Samuel Grant |
Year of Study | 2013 - 2017 |
Country | UK |
Current Position | Research Fellow, Queen’s University Belfast |