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Wesley LawsonView profile

Professor

• High-Power Microwave Amplifiers
• Medical Devices
• STEM Education
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Wesley Lawson is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park, affiliated with the Clark School of Engineering. He holds the title of Keystone Professor and has been on faculty since 1988. His research spans high-power microwave sources, medical devices, and STEM education. He earned B.S. degrees in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering (1980), an M.S. (1981), and Ph.D. (1985) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, plus a B.A. in Spanish (2005). Formerly served as Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education in ECE (2005–2011) Developed courses like ENEE205 (Circuits Lab) and ENEE148A (Hardware-driven C programming) Authored/co-authored 5 books and over 70 journal articles Research interests include novel fast-wave microwave devices, medical technologies, and engineering education innovations. Notable contributions include gyrotron amplifiers for particle accelerators and hardware-based programming curricula for pre-service teachers. Awards include the 2024 Faculty Service Award and 1999 Robert L. Woods Award. His lab materials include advanced circuit design projects, Raspberry Pi integration, and online learning platforms for circuits and programming. Collaborates on NSF-funded initiatives like the ENEE148A course under grant DUE-1245745.

• Particle Astrophysics
• Neutrino Astronomy
• Cosmology
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Francis Halzen is the Gregory Breit Professor and Vilas Research Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he has been a key figure in the Department of Physics since 1987. As principal investigator of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, he has pioneered neutrino astronomy through projects like AMANDA and IceCube, transforming Antarctic ice into a Cherenkov detector for high-energy subatomic particles. Academic Appointments : Vilas Research Professor, Gregory Breit Professor Key Collaborations : IceCube Collaboration, AMANDA Collaboration Research Focus : Dr. Halzen's work spans particle astrophysics, neutrino astronomy, and cosmology. He investigates cosmic ray acceleration mechanisms, dark matter, and neutrino oscillations, with recent studies on extragalactic neutrino sources like NGC 1068 and TXS 0506+056. His team uses machine learning for low-energy neutrino reconstruction and explores theories involving extra dimensions. Scientific Contributions : IceCube's 2023 discovery of Galactic plane neutrinos and 2022 NGC 1068 neutrino emission stand out among his 1,000+ publications. The 2013 observation of PeV-energy neutrinos marked a breakthrough in high-energy astrophysics. Major Awards : Balzan Prize (2015), European Physical Society Prize (2015), Julius Wess Award (2017), Smithsonian American Ingenuity Award (2014) Honorary Doctorates : Ghent University (2013), Southern Methodist University (2017), Ruhr University Bochum (2022) Technical Leadership : Dr. Halzen contributes to detector design, including IceCube-Gen2 upgrades and KM3NeT projects. He advises on major experiments like SNO, Auger-Upgrade, and Fermilab PAC, while advancing open-source analysis frameworks like GollumFit.

Shravan VeerapaneniView profile

Professor

• Scientific computing
• Fast algorithms
• Potential theory
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Shravan Veerapaneni is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Michigan, within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. His research focuses on developing large-scale computational tools for solving differential and integral equations on complex moving geometries that arise in engineering and biophysics. His work spans multiple interdisciplinary areas connecting mathematics, computational science, and applied physics. Education: B.S. from Indian Institute of Technology (2003), Ph.D. from University of Pennsylvania (2008) Previous Position: Research Scientist at Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences (NYU), 2008-2011 Teaching: Courses include Math 671, Math 371 (Numerical Methods for Engineers), and Math 156 (Applied Honors Calculus II) Professor Veerapaneni's research interests encompass scientific computing, fast algorithms, potential theory, complex fluids, microfluidics, soft-matter, and biomechanics. His core application areas include biomembrane mechanics, blood flow modeling, cilia-driven flows, and microfluidic-chip design. More recently, he has expanded his research to include scalable solvers and machine learning techniques for autonomous vehicle mobility in off-road settings. His work demonstrates a strong emphasis on developing high-order accurate numerical methods with practical applications in biomedical engineering and fluid dynamics. His publications reveal a consistent focus on boundary integral methods, Stokes flow simulations, and optimization problems in complex geometries. The research shows progression from fundamental mathematical methods to increasingly complex applications in biophysics and engineering. His work on vesicle dynamics, microswimmers, and particulate suspensions demonstrates expertise in computational fluid dynamics at microscales. NSF CAREER Award (2015) for project 'Fast Algorithms for Particulate Flows' Professor Veerapaneni has developed computational frameworks for simulating complex fluid-structure interactions, with applications ranging from biological systems (vesicles, cilia) to engineering problems (microfluidic chips, autonomous vehicles). His group has produced significant software contributions including visualization tools for fluid dynamics simulations, as evidenced by the animations of vesicle flows on his website. His collaborative work spans mathematics, engineering, and computer science departments, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his research.

• Nuclear Physics
• Mass Spectrometry
• Ion Optics
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Arif Soylu serves as a Researcher within the Precision Frontier group at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen. His work centers on nuclear physics instrumentation and rare isotope research, with active contributions to major international collaborations including GSI and FAIR facilities. His research spans Nuclear Physics , Mass Spectrometry , and Ion Optics , focusing on nuclear structure, heavy nuclei behavior, and magnetic field applications. Key projects involve the NEXT solenoid separator development, CISe gas catcher systems, and stacked-ring ion guides for rare isotope handling. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in ion-optical simulations (2024), mass measurement techniques (2023), and DESPEC detector systems (2022). His work shows consistent focus on improving transmission efficiency, magnetic field configurations, and rare isotope separation methodologies for nuclear structure studies. Collaborative activities include commissioning the NEXT mass separator (2023), gas-catcher systems (2023), and presenting at international conferences since 2020. He maintains active roles in experimental setups at AGOR and contributes to multi-institutional projects involving over 150 researchers. Based at Nijenborgh 3, Groningen, he utilizes advanced computational modeling for ion transport systems while maintaining experimental responsibilities in nuclear instrumentation development.

• Astrophysics
• Gravitational Waves
• Binary Evolution
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Dr. Marc van der Sluys van der Sluijs is a researcher at Utrecht University's Department of Gravitational and Subatomic Physics (GRASP) and the Dutch National Institute for Nuclear and High Energy Physics (Nikhef) in Amsterdam. His academic focus spans gravitational-wave detection, binary evolution, and computational astrophysics, with active roles in the Virgo, LIGO, and Einstein Telescope collaborations. Research Interests: His work centers on gravitational-wave data analysis, neutron star and black hole coalescences, common-envelope evolution, and multi-messenger astronomy. He employs heavy computing and Bayesian statistics for empirical modeling of astrophysical phenomena. Teaching: He teaches Introduction to Astrophysics and Stellar Evolution in Utrecht University's physics bachelor program. Publications: His recent articles (2019–2025) predominantly explore gravitational-wave detection methodologies, dark matter searches, and solar position algorithms. Key themes include machine learning applications in astrophysics, multi-instrument data analysis, and open-source software development for scientific computation. Ancillary Activities: He founded hemel.waarnemen.com , a popular Dutch astronomy website with 1–2 million annual visits, providing observational guides for celestial phenomena in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Joshua SmithView profile

Professor

• Gravitational-Wave Physics
• Optics
• Interferometry
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Joshua Smith is a Professor of Physics and Director of the Nicholas and Lee Begovich Center for Gravitational-Wave Physics and Astronomy at California State University Fullerton. As Deputy Director of the Cosmic Explorer next-generation GW detector project, he bridges cutting-edge optics research with large-scale astrophysical discovery. Current roles: Professor of Physics Dan Black Director, Begovich Center Deputy Director, Cosmic Explorer Research focus: Gravitational wave detector optics LIGO interferometry Detector network characterization Dark matter searches via GW data His publications span gravitational wave detection methods, optical coating materials, and astrophysical implications of GW observations. Recent work includes next-generation observatory siting criteria and advanced data analysis techniques for transient GW events. Joshua Smith contributes to open-source detector characterization software and collaborates across the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA network. He leads efforts to improve detector sensitivity through materials science and interferometry innovations, while exploring multi-messenger astrophysics connections. The Begovich Center under his leadership supports gravitational wave research, education, and public outreach. His team actively participates in Cosmic Explorer R&D initiatives and maintains key detector diagnostics tools used across the global GW community.

Frank JenkoView profile

Professor

• Plasma Physics
• Fusion Energy
• Computational Physics
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Frank Jenko is an Honorary Professor for Computational Physics at the Technical University of Munich and a Scientific Member and Head of the Tokamak Theory Division at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) since January 2017. His research focuses on plasma physics and fusion energy, with particular expertise in tokamak theory, turbulence simulation, and computational physics. Dr. Jenko was born in 1968 in Landshut and studied physics at the Technical University of Munich. After completing his doctorate, he joined IPP as a research associate in 1998. Following research stays in the USA, he completed his habilitation at the University of Ulm in 2005 and led an IPP junior research group focused on simulating plasma turbulence on supercomputers. From 2014 to 2017, he served as a professor of physics and astronomy and director of the Plasma Science and Technology Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles. His research interests span plasma physics, fusion energy, and computational methods for simulating complex plasma phenomena. Jenko's work particularly emphasizes gyrokinetic modeling of plasma turbulence in magnetic confinement devices, with applications to both tokamaks and stellarators. His research group develops and utilizes advanced computational tools like the GENE code for high-fidelity plasma simulations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on advancing computational methods for plasma turbulence simulation, with applications to both tokamak and stellarator configurations. His work spans fundamental plasma physics, computational algorithm development, and practical applications to fusion energy research, particularly in validating simulation codes against experimental data and applying these validated models to predict and optimize fusion plasma performance. Starting Grant from the European Research Council (2011) Hans Werner Osthoff Prize from the University of Greifswald (2004) Otto Hahn Medal from the Max Planck Society (1999) As head of the Tokamak Theory Department at IPP, Dr. Jenko leads a research group focused on computational plasma physics and turbulence simulation. His team has secured significant funding through European Research Council grants and maintains strong international collaborations with major fusion facilities worldwide, including JET, ASDEX Upgrade, and Wendelstein 7-X. The group plays a key role in the development of the GENE code, a leading gyrokinetic turbulence simulation tool used by researchers globally. The Tokamak Theory Department under Dr. Jenko's leadership operates advanced computational facilities for plasma turbulence simulation and maintains close ties with experimental teams at major fusion facilities. The department is instrumental in bridging theoretical plasma physics with experimental results, contributing to the advancement of magnetic confinement fusion research worldwide.

• Astrophysics
• Supernova
• Neutron Star
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Shoichi Yamada is a Professor at the Faculty of Advanced Science & Engineering in Waseda University . With a PhD from the University of Tokyo, his research spans astrophysics, high-energy physics, and computational methods for core-collapse supernovae and compact object formation. Key research areas: Core-collapse supernova mechanisms Neutrino flavor conversions Rotating star equilibria Boltzmann neutrino transport Gravitational wave sources Multi-dimensional hydrodynamics His 245+ peer-reviewed publications (h-index 51) focus on neutrino transport algorithms, supernova explosion dynamics, and flavor instability analysis. Recent work (2025) involves subgrid modeling for neutrino flavor conversions and machine learning applications to radiation hydrodynamics. Major research contributions include: Development of the W4 method for nonlinear equation solving Systematic studies of collisional neutrino instabilities First-principles simulations with full Boltzmann neutrino transport Investigations into muon-induced flavor instabilities Quantum mechanical radiation modeling Multi-dimensional stellar structure formulations

• Theoretical astrophysics
• Core-collapse supernovae
• Neutrino transport and oscillations
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Ryuichiro Akaho is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Advanced Science and Engineering at Waseda University, Japan. He earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in physics from the same university and is internationally recognized for developing general-relativistic Boltzmann neutrino transport codes applied to core-collapse supernovae and neutron-star cooling. Education: Ph.D. in Science, Waseda University, 2021–2024 M.S. in Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University, 2019–2021 B.S. in Advanced Science and Engineering (Physics), Waseda University, 2015–2019 Research Interests: Akaho’s theoretical work centers on neutrino radiation hydrodynamics in extreme astrophysical environments. He investigates how neutrinos drive supernova explosions, how flavor oscillations modify neutrino spectra, and how fallback accretion affects late-time neutrino emission from protoneutron stars. His simulations incorporate full general relativity, multidimensional transport, and state-of-the-art nuclear physics inputs. His recent studies reveal the universality of collisional flavor instabilities and quantify the detectability of supernova neutrinos by experiments such as Super-Kamiokande. These results bridge nuclear physics, high-energy astrophysics, and multimessenger astronomy. Awards & Honors: Young Scientist Presentation Award, Asia Nuclear Physics Association, 2025 HPCI Achievement Award (高エネルギー天体現象中の量子運動論的ニュートリノ輸送シミュレーション), RIST, 2024 Grants & Projects: PI, JSPS Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists, “The fate of massive stars explored by the first principle calculations in general relativity with nuclear physics,” 2024–2029 Co-I (completed), JSPS grant on black-hole formation and Boltzmann neutrino transport, 2023–2024 Teaching & Service: Since 2024 he has taught “Science and Engineering Experiment 1A” and “Physics Exercise B” to undergraduates at Waseda. He holds leadership roles in the Astronomical Society of Japan, Japan Physical Society, and two national astrophysical consortia (理論天文学宇宙物理学懇談会 and 宇宙核物理連絡協議会).

• Radio Astronomy
• Pulsar Timing
• Gravitational Waves
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Dr. David Champion is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR) in Bonn, Germany, affiliated with the Research Department of Radio Astronomical Fundamental Physics. He is a core member of the COMPACT Research Group, focusing on radio astronomical fundamental physics. His research utilizes major radio telescopes including Effelsberg, Arecibo, Green Bank, and Parkes for pulsar timing and gravitational wave detection. Education History: B.Sc. in Physics with Astrophysics from University of Bristol M.Sc. in Opto-electronics and Optical Information Processing from Queen's University Belfast Ph.D. in Pulsar Searching and Timing from University of Manchester (Jodrell Bank Observatory) Research Focus: Champion specializes in pulsar timing arrays, gravitational wave detection, and neutron star physics. His work includes the European Pulsar Timing Array project, pulsar surveys, analysis of relativistic binaries, and studies of the interstellar medium. Recent research explores dark matter signatures via pulsar polarimetry and developing methodologies for the Square Kilometre Array. Publication Trends: Over 15 recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on pulsar timing arrays, gravitational wave detection, and neutron star systems. Key themes include MeerKAT data analysis, binary pulsar characterization, survey discoveries, and instrumentation for next-generation telescopes. Research emphasizes statistical methods for noise reduction and gravitational wave background mapping. Scientific Recognition: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Postdoctoral Fellowship, supplemented by Canadian Space Agency Research Projects & Collaborations: Leads efforts in the European Pulsar Timing Array and Parkes Pulsar Timing Array projects. Manages observational programs using Effelsberg Radio Telescope and contributes to TRAPUM (Transients and Pulsars with MeerKAT). Collaborates internationally on gravitational wave detection and pulsar surveys. Laboratories & Teams: Heads the COMPACT Research Group at MPIfR. Previously worked with pulsar research groups at McGill University and Australia Telescope National Facility (CSIRO). Contributes to instrumentation development for neutron spectroscopy and radio astronomy.

JennyView profile

Professor

• Turbulent Combustion Modeling
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Rarefied Gas Kinetics
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Professor Jenny leads the Jenny Research Group at ETH Zürich, specializing in turbulent reactive flows, rarefied gas kinetics, and biomedical fluid dynamics. Her work bridges fundamental research with industrial applications in energy systems and fluid mechanics. Develops advanced turbulence models (TDDM, hybrid LES/RANS) for multi-scale flows Pioneers data assimilation frameworks for RANS simulations using adjoint methods Advances particle-based stochastic algorithms for fractured porous media transport Her recent publications emphasize adaptive time integration techniques, probabilistic modeling of non-linear transport phenomena, and optimized simulation tools for hydrogen storage systems. The group's methodological innovations focus on reducing computational costs while maintaining physical accuracy through novel regularization strategies. Key applications include combustion device optimization, high-pressure tank filling analysis, and fractured reservoir simulations. Current projects integrate machine learning with traditional CFD methods to address challenges in droplet clustering, flame surface density propagation, and supersonic spray dynamics. The research framework spans from direct numerical simulations of fundamental flow physics to industrial-scale hybrid modeling implementations.

Bryan McCloskeyView profile

Professor

• Electrochemistry
• Energy Storage
• Battery Technology
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Bryan McCloskey serves as Department Chair and Warren & Katharine Schlinger Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, with a joint appointment as Faculty Engineer at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division. His research program explores electrochemical solutions for energy sustainability through advanced battery technologies. Professor McCloskey's research focuses on fundamental and applied electrochemistry, with particular emphasis on: Next-generation solid-state battery architectures Metal-air battery systems for high-energy applications Fast-charging protocols for Li-ion batteries Low-temperature electrolyte formulations Earth-abundant cathode materials development Electrochemical characterization techniques His recent publications demonstrate strong focus on battery materials innovation, with 2022-2023 research addressing: degradation mechanisms during fast charging, lithium plating quantification, cation-disordered cathode materials, and electrolyte engineering for extreme temperature operation. This work consistently advances fundamental understanding of electrochemical processes while developing practical solutions for energy storage challenges. Professor McCloskey has received significant recognition for his research contributions: Charles W. Tobias Young Investigator Award (2020) Scialog Fellow in Advanced Energy Storage (2017) Mellichamp Distinguished Lecturer, Georgia Tech (2017) NSF CAREER Award (2017) BASF/Volkswagen Science Award Electrochemistry (2015) ISE Early Career Analytical Electrochemistry Prize (2015) He leads the McCloskey Lab, which maintains active research programs in electrochemical energy storage and conversion. The lab develops novel characterization techniques and collaborates extensively with national laboratories and industry partners to translate fundamental discoveries into practical energy solutions.

• Nuclear Physics
• Gamma-ray Spectroscopy
• Nuclear Structure
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Luna Pellegri serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Physics at the University of the Witwatersrand. Holding a PhD from Milan University, she maintains an active research program in experimental nuclear physics with particular expertise in gamma-ray spectroscopy and nuclear structure studies. Her work is supported by international collaborations including the AGATA (Advanced Gamma Tracking Array) project and CLYC scintillator development initiatives. Professor Pellegri's research focuses on nuclear resonance phenomena, with significant contributions to understanding giant dipole resonances, pygmy dipole resonances, and alpha clustering in atomic nuclei. Her experimental approach frequently employs inelastic scattering techniques using oxygen-17 beams to probe nuclear structure in isotopes ranging from light nuclei like oxygen-16 to heavier systems such as tin-124 and cerium-140. She has made important contributions to characterizing nuclear deformation effects across isotopic chains and investigating isospin mixing phenomena. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2016-2018) reveals consistent research activity across three main domains: nuclear resonance studies (accounting for approximately 60% of output), detector development (25%), and nuclear structure investigations (15%). Her work demonstrates strong international collaboration patterns with researchers across Europe and South Africa, frequently published in Physical Review C and Nuclear Instruments and Methods journals. Professor Pellegri's instrumentation expertise is particularly notable in gamma-ray detection systems. She has contributed significantly to the development and characterization of advanced scintillator technologies including LaBr3:Ce detectors, CLYC scintillators for neutron-gamma discrimination, and the CAKE coincidence array for the K600 spectrometer. Her technical publications address critical challenges in radiation detection including signal saturation correction, alpha-gamma pulse shape discrimination, and high-energy gamma-ray measurement techniques. Within the AGATA collaboration, Professor Pellegri has focused on high-spin structure studies, isomer investigations, and gamma decay properties of excited nuclear states. Her group has made important contributions to understanding the order-to-chaos transition in tungsten-174 and high-lying states in lead-208, leveraging the advanced tracking capabilities of the AGATA demonstrator system.

• Experimental Particle Physics
• Neutrino Physics
• Scintillator Detector Development
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Nicolo Tuccori is a Research Fellow in the Experimental Particle Physics (EPP) group within the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Sussex, a position he has held since September 2023. His research primarily focuses on LiquidO opaque scintillator technology and its applications in neutrino physics and nuclear reactor monitoring. Dr. Tuccori completed his PhD at the University of Sussex between 2019 and 2023, following prior research experience at the Università degli Studi di Padova in Italy where he earned his Master's degree in Physics. His academic journey includes international research collaborations, including work at Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon, Portugal through an Erasmus scholarship. His research interests center on experimental particle physics with a specialization in scintillator detector development. Dr. Tuccori's work spans neutrino detection using opaque scintillator technology, nuclear reactor monitoring through anti-neutrino detection, and the optimization of scintillator-based X-ray detectors for medical imaging applications. His research bridges fundamental physics with practical applications in nuclear safeguards and medical technology. Dr. Tuccori is actively involved in presenting his research at international conferences, with recent presentations focusing on muon detection with opaque scintillator prototypes and advancements in scintillator-based imaging systems. His work on the AM-OTech innovation project represents a significant application of particle physics for nuclear reactor monitoring. As an educator, Dr. Tuccori serves as a doctoral tutor for undergraduate physics courses at Sussex, including Physics Year 1 Laboratory and core theoretical courses. He holds an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy certification, demonstrating his commitment to teaching excellence. His research network includes collaborations with international institutions involved in the LiquidO technology development and the AM-OTech project, with fieldwork conducted at locations including Chooz, France. Dr. Tuccori's work exemplifies the intersection of experimental particle physics, detector development, and practical applications in nuclear monitoring and medical imaging.

Jannis TeunissenView profile

Researcher

• Computational Plasma Physics
• Electric Discharge Simulation
• Scientific Computing
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Jannis Teunissen is a researcher in the Multiscale Dynamics group at Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI), the Dutch national center for mathematics and computer science. He also serves as a visiting lecturer at the Centre for mathematical Plasma Astrophysics at KU Leuven. Education: BSc in Physics & Astronomy and Master in Computational Science from University of Amsterdam PhD in computational plasma physics at CWI (obtained "cum laude") Postdoctoral research at KU Leuven's Centre for mathematical Plasma Astrophysics Dr. Teunissen's research focuses on computational plasma physics, particularly on simulating electric discharges. His work bridges theoretical modeling, computational methods, and experimental validation. He develops advanced computational techniques for studying streamer discharges, which are fast-moving ionized channels that form the first stage of sparks. These phenomena have important applications in environmental technology, high-voltage engineering, and atmospheric science. His research employs a range of computational methods including adaptive mesh refinement (AMR), plasma fluid modeling, particle-in-cell simulations, geometric multigrid solvers, and high-performance computing techniques. More recently, he has been applying machine learning methods to space weather research. Analysis of his publication history shows a strong focus on streamer discharge phenomena across different gas mixtures, with emphasis on macroscopic parameterization, electric field measurements, and radio emission calculations. Hershkowitz Early Career Award and Review (2024) from Plasma Sources Science and Technology Early Career Scientist Prize on Plasma Physics (2023) from IUPAP Student Award of Excellence of the Gaseous Electronics Conference (2015) PhD obtained "cum laude" (2015) Dr. Teunissen has been actively involved in several research projects including "Reliable nExt GENERation Actuation sysTEms (REGENERATE)" and "Plasma for Plants: Towards controlled and efficient plasma-activated water generation for a cleaner environment." His work has resulted in numerous publications focusing on streamer discharges in various gas mixtures, their radio emissions, electric field measurements, and computational modeling approaches. His research has significant implications for understanding natural phenomena like lightning and developing more environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional insulating gases used in high-voltage technology.