Hantao Ji

Hantao Ji serves as Professor of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University with primary affiliation at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory managed by the university. His office is located at PPPL, reachable via phone (609-243-2162) or email (hji@pppl.gov).

His research critically bridges Plasma Physics and Astrophysics, focusing on fundamental plasma processes applicable to both cosmic phenomena (such as solar flares and space weather dynamics) and terrestrial fusion energy development. Key sub-disciplines include magnetohydrodynamics, magnetic reconnection, and laboratory astrophysics experiments.

Professor Ji actively contributes to PPPL's mission through experimental and theoretical work in plasma science, leveraging the laboratory's specialized facilities for advancing understanding of high-energy plasma behavior relevant to astrophysical systems and sustainable energy solutions.