Jörg Stober

Jörg Stober is a research associate at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) and a private lecturer at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), where he has been actively involved in teaching and research since completing his habilitation in 2007. He co-teaches core plasma physics courses including Plasma Physics I and Plasma Physics II, contributing to academic education in fusion science.

Education:

• Habilitation in Physics, year 2007
• Doctorate (Dr.), institution not specified

His research focuses on experimental plasma physics, particularly transport phenomena in H-mode plasmas, electron cyclotron resonance heating (ECRH), and optimization of heating and current profiles in tokamak devices. He investigates thermal insulation, pressure limits, and intrinsic scenarios with small edge-localized modes (ELMs). A significant part of his work involves the expansion and real-time control of ECRH systems on the ASDEX Upgrade tokamak, including the detection and interpretation of scattered radiation for both heating control and vessel protection. His work supports the advancement of nuclear fusion as a sustainable energy source.

The available publications suggest a strong focus on experimental fusion research, particularly in the domains of plasma heating, transport dynamics, and control systems in magnetic confinement devices. His expertise bridges engineering applications and theoretical plasma physics, with implications for the development of future fusion reactors.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards mentioned in the provided text.

Dr. Stober advises university interns and contributes to academic mentoring through teaching and research supervision, though no formal PhD or Master’s students are listed. He has not received any explicitly mentioned grants, but his long-standing position at IPP suggests sustained funding support. He is involved in organizing and participating in seminars, workshops, and public outreach events related to fusion energy and plasma physics.

He is part of the research team at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Garching, working on the ASDEX Upgrade experiment, one of Europe's leading tokamak devices for fusion research. His work integrates closely with experimental operations, diagnostics, and control systems development.