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Daniel Baker is a Distinguished Professor of Planetary & Space Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder, holding joint appointments in the Departments of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences, Physics, and Aerospace Engineering Sciences. He directs the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) and is an investigator on NASA missions such as the Geospace Dynamics Constellation and Van Allen Probes. His research focuses on space weather, magnetospheric dynamics, and plasma physics, with over 900 peer-reviewed publications.
- Affiliations: LASP Director, NASA Mission Investigator
- Research Interests: Radiation belts, magnetospheric modeling, energetic particles, spacecraft anomalies
His work bridges theoretical and observational studies, emphasizing space weather impacts on satellites and ground systems. He collaborates globally on missions like COSPAR Constellation and leads initiatives like the SWORD Center for operational readiness.
Awards: Fellowships from AGU, AIAA, AAAS; Membership in the National Academy of Engineering and International Academy of Astronautics.
Advising & Grants: Leads LASP’s research teams and NASA-funded projects, though specific student/advisor data is not listed here.
Labs/Teams: Directs LASP, contributing to multi-institutional efforts in space instrumentation and mission design.
