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Dr. George Bowden is a Lecturer at UNSW Canberra Space, where he serves as the Space Postgraduate Program Coordinator. He is affiliated with the University of New South Wales, specifically working at the Canberra campus in the UNSW Canberra Space department.
Dr. Bowden has extensive expertise in physics relating to fluids and plasmas. His research spans multiple areas including:
- Numerical modeling of waves in fusion plasmas based on ideal magnetohydrodynamics (MHD)
- Computational fluid modeling of the upper atmosphere, particularly the coupled ionosphere-thermosphere system
- Applications in astrodynamics, particularly satellite drag
- Space weather prediction, including natural and anthropogenic phenomena
- Thermosphere mass density estimation for satellites
- Data assimilation using ionosphere-thermosphere models
- Interactions between the ionosphere and rockets
Dr. Bowden's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on space weather modeling, ionosphere-thermosphere interactions, and the effects of rocket launches on the upper atmosphere. His work combines sophisticated numerical modeling with observational data to advance our understanding of space environment dynamics across multiple time scales and spatial domains.
Dr. Bowden is actively involved in research supervision, currently mentoring a PhD student and a 4th Year Engineering student. His work contributes significantly to the fields of space physics and atmospheric science, with practical applications for satellite operations, space situational awareness, and space weather prediction systems used by both civilian and defense sectors.
