Nikoleta Rizopoulou

Nikoleta Rizopoulou is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Physics at Imperial College London's Faculty of Natural Sciences. Her work focuses on theoretical plasma physics, particularly in interdisciplinary areas combining plasma dynamics, fusion research, and cosmology. She has been a member of the Plasma Physics Group since 2009.

• BSc in Physics (Hons) from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• MSc in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London
• PhD in Physics from Imperial College London's Plasma Physics Group

Her research spans multiple domains within plasma physics, including:

• Plasma-surface interactions
• Magnetic Confinement Fusion (MCF)
• Laser-Plasma interactions (LPI)
• Plasma-dust interactions (Dusty plasmas)
• Kinetic Modelling (Vlasov solvers)

Recent publications analyze dust grain behavior in plasma environments, focusing on floating potential dynamics, sheath systems, and kinetic modeling. Key themes include plasma confinement, surface charging mechanisms, and theoretical simulations.

Scientific recognition includes an EPSRC/DTA research scholarship. Her work contributes to understanding fundamental plasma processes with applications in fusion energy and astrophysical contexts.

She is associated with the Plasma Physics Group at Imperial College London, where she applies mathematical physics to solve complex plasma dynamics problems.