Reka Winslow

Reka Winslow is a Research Associate Professor and Director of the Space Technology Hub at the University of New Hampshire's College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Department of Physics & Astronomy. Her work focuses on understanding coronal mass ejections (CMEs), interplanetary magnetic structures, and space weather phenomena through multi-spacecraft observations and numerical simulations.

Her research leverages data from missions like STEREO, Solar Orbiter, Juno, and Parker Solar Probe to study CME propagation, flux rope topology, and their impacts on Earth's magnetosphere. Key areas include the role of Alfvénic fluctuations in magnetic field coherence, the evolution of CME complexity during interplanetary travel, and the development of advanced space weather monitoring strategies.

Winslow advocates for dedicated sub-L1 space weather missions to improve early warnings of geoeffective CMEs. Her work bridges fundamental plasma physics with applied space weather forecasting, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between heliophysics and planetary science.

Her contributions include pioneering studies on small flux ropes, interplanetary shock dynamics, and the integration of in-situ spacecraft data with remote sensing observations. She is actively involved in planning future missions to enhance heliospheric monitoring capabilities and advancing our understanding of solar system-scale plasma interactions.