Chijin Xiao

Dr. Chijin Xiao is a prominent researcher in plasma physics and controlled thermonuclear fusion at the University of Saskatchewan. His work focuses on plasma diagnostics, tokamak plasma transport, and compact torus injection technologies. He has contributed significantly to experiments on the STOR-M tokamak and the University of Saskatchewan Compact Torus Injector (USCTI). His research includes studies on H-mode confinement, plasma rotation control via resonant magnetic perturbations, and the development of diagnostic tools such as retarding field analyzers and eddy current probes.

Notable collaborations include projects with institutions like the EAST tokamak (China), J-TEXT tokamak, and the Keda Torus eXperiment (KTX). His work spans applied plasma physics, including plasma synthesis of carbon-based materials and activation of medical isotopes using dense plasma focus devices. Dr. Xiao's experimental contributions include advancing alternating current tokamak operation and optimizing compact torus injection for fusion fueling.

Key findings include the suppression of plasma transport through CT injection, correlations between geodesic acoustic modes and magnetic perturbations, and the design of critical fusion infrastructure like KTX's poloidal field system. His publications highlight expertise in plasma diagnostics, edge plasma dynamics, and fusion engineering challenges.