Iulian PETRISOR

Iulian Petrisor is a Conferentiar (Associate Professor) in the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Craiova, Romania. He has been a core academic staff member since 2000, progressing from Assistant to Lecturer and then to his current rank. His research is centered on theoretical and computational plasma physics, with a strong emphasis on fusion energy and tokamak plasma dynamics.

His primary research interests include:

• Theoretical Physics
• Plasma Physics
• Computational Physics
• Anomalous Transport in Plasmas
• Zonal Flow Generation
• Electron and Ion Diffusion

His recent publications show a consistent focus on the complex behavior of particles and magnetic fields in turbulent fusion plasmas. Key trends in his work involve the application of advanced numerical methods like the Decorrelation Trajectory Method (DCT) to study non-classical transport phenomena, the role of magnetic shear in enhancing diffusion, and the generation of self-organized structures like zonal flows in weak turbulence. His work bridges analytical theory and direct numerical simulation, contributing to the fundamental understanding of plasma confinement.

He has been involved in significant scientific projects, including national and international research contracts under the EURATOM fusion program, such as 'Anomalous transport in plasma' and 'Transportul anomal in plasma'. He has also contributed to COST Actions related to climate modeling.

As an educator, he teaches advanced courses such as:

• Automated Data Processing
• Computational Optics
• Environmental Risk Factors, Depollution, and Environmental Restoration

He serves as a peer reviewer for IOP journals and is the Secretary of the Annals of the University of Craiova, Physics AUC journal. He has co-authored several books, including 'Aspects of diffusion in tokamak plasma' and 'Ecuatii cinetice si transport'.