Ilya Y. Dodin

Ilya Y. Dodin is a Professor in the Department of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University, holding the position of Lecturer with the Rank of Professor. He specializes in plasma physics and theoretical physics, with a focus on wave phenomena and plasma interactions.

Education:

• B.S., Physics, Nizhniy Novgorod State University, 1998
• M.S., Physics, Nizhniy Novgorod State University, 2000
• Ph.D., Astrophysical Sciences (Program in Plasma Physics), Princeton University, 2005

Research Interests:

His work spans plasma theory, wave dynamics, and laser-plasma interactions. Key areas include the study of ponderomotive effects, turbulence, and Hamiltonian mechanics in plasma systems. He explores geometrical optics principles in wave propagation and radiofrequency wave interactions.

Awards & Honors:

• Thomas H. Stix Award (APS, 2014)
• Young Scientist Medal (IUPAP, 2011)
• Harold W. Dodds Fellowship (Princeton, 2003–2004)

Teaching:

He instructs AST 553: Plasma Waves and Instabilities, focusing on advanced plasma physics concepts.