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Cathryn Mitchell is a Professor of Radio Science and Royal Society Industry Fellow at the University of Bath, specializing in ionospheric physics, position, navigation, and timing (PNT). She leads research in the Space & Telecoms Research Group (STAR), focusing on radio propagation, data assimilation, and space weather impacts on communication systems. Her work bridges theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches, with applications in satellite navigation, climate monitoring, and defense sectors.
Her research interests include ionospheric tomography, HF communications, and the development of robust PNT systems. Mitchell collaborates extensively with industry partners like Spirent Communications on future navigation technologies and space weather resilience. She has held roles such as Academic Director of the Doctoral College and contributes to interdisciplinary projects like the DRIIVE initiative exploring ionospheric variability with EISCAT-3D radar.
Recent work emphasizes ionospheric effects during geomagnetic storms (e.g., the 2024 Gannon Storm) and cooperative autonomous systems under communication constraints. Her projects are funded by the Royal Society, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), and ESA, addressing challenges in space weather forecasting and PNT system reliability.
- Awards: Royal Society Industry Fellow (2022–present)
- Key Projects:
- Royal Society Industry Fellowship on Future PNT Technologies
- DRIVERS (DRIIVE): Ionospheric Variability Studies
- EISCAT-3D FINESSE: Ionospheric Structuring Analysis
Mitchell’s lab, STAR, integrates academic and industrial partnerships to advance space weather applications and sustainable navigation systems, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and innovation.
