P.T. Jayachandran

P.T. Jayachandran is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Physics at the University of New Brunswick. His research focuses on the Solar Wind-Magnetosphere-Ionosphere (SW-M-I) system, utilizing ground-based radio and optical instruments in the Canadian Arctic. He leads the Canadian High Arctic Ionospheric Network (CHAIN) and participates in international satellite missions. As Chair of URSI Commissions G and H, he contributes to global radio science initiatives.

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Research emphasizes ionospheric dynamics and space weather effects, leveraging multidisciplinary collaborations. His work supports understanding Earth's response to solar activity through advanced instrumentation networks.

Leadership roles include international committees and major infrastructure projects like CHAIN, positioning him as a key figure in Arctic ionospheric studies.