Huw Leggate

Dr. Huw Leggate is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Physical Sciences at Dublin City University, specializing in plasma physics and fusion energy research. His work focuses on advancing the understanding of plasma behavior in fusion devices such as JET and MAST-U, with particular emphasis on edge plasma dynamics, transport modeling, and ITER-related experiments. He holds a postdoctoral researcher role and contributes to multidisciplinary projects in fusion science.

His research interests include plasma surface interactions, impurity transport, and the optimization of fusion reactor components. He has collaborated extensively with international fusion programs, including contributions to JET’s preparation for deuterium-tritium operation and the development of diagnostic tools for edge plasma characterization. His work often intersects with computational plasma physics and the integration of advanced simulation codes (e.g., JOREK, DIVIMP) to model plasma behavior under extreme conditions.

Dr. Leggate’s publications reflect a deep engagement with topics such as scrape-off layer filament dynamics, heat transport scaling, and the mitigation of edge localized modes (ELMs). He has also explored the implications of tungsten divertor materials and their degradation under fusion conditions. His research aligns closely with global efforts to achieve practical fusion energy through ITER and DEMO projects.

He is affiliated with the Glasnevin Campus at DCU, conducting research in laboratory S120. His contributions to the field include both experimental diagnostics and theoretical modeling, bridging the gap between fundamental plasma physics and applied fusion engineering challenges.