Andreas Holm

Andreas Holm is a Visiting Faculty member in the Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University's School of Science. His research focuses on plasma physics and nuclear fusion, particularly in the context of tokamak devices and divertor design for next-generation fusion reactors like ITER.

His educational background includes:

• Doctor of Science (Technology) in Technical Physics (awarded September 26, 2022)
• Master of Science (Technology) in Technical Physics (awarded May 25, 2018)
• Bachelor of Science (Technology) in Technical Physics (awarded August 31, 2016)

Dr. Holm's research spans multiple areas of plasma physics critical to advancing nuclear fusion technology. His work particularly focuses on divertor physics, plasma detachment phenomena, and spectroscopic diagnostics in tokamak environments. He investigates complex plasma-material interactions, molecular processes in detached regimes, and innovative divertor designs that can handle the extreme conditions of future fusion reactors. His research combines experimental analysis with sophisticated computational modeling to address key challenges in magnetic confinement fusion.

Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on divertor design and plasma detachment physics for fusion reactors. His work frequently addresses the challenges of heat and particle exhaust in tokamaks, with particular attention to mid-leg pumping configurations and the impact of molecular processes on plasma recombination. Much of his research supports the development of ITER and future fusion power plants through collaborations with major fusion facilities like JET and DIII-D.

His scientific contributions have garnered recognition in the fusion community:

• His work has received citations in Scopus (1 citation for 2025 publication, 3 for 2024 DIII-D paper, 1 for 2024 divertor modeling paper, and 6 for 2023 molecular recombination paper)
• His publications have been downloaded hundreds of times from institutional repositories
• His research has received news mentions related to innovative divertor designs

Dr. Holm actively collaborates with major fusion research institutions worldwide, including EUROfusion and the DIII-D team. His work involves significant computational modeling of plasma behavior and analysis of experimental data from large-scale fusion devices. He has contributed to multiple collaborative projects aimed at solving critical challenges for ITER and future fusion power plants, particularly regarding heat and particle management in tokamak divertors.

His research is conducted within the broader context of international fusion collaborations, working closely with teams at JET (Joint European Torus) and DIII-D (Doublet III-D) tokamak facilities. These collaborations focus on advancing the scientific understanding and engineering solutions needed for practical fusion energy production, with particular emphasis on plasma-facing components and divertor physics.