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Peiyun Shi is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at West Virginia University (WVU), affiliated with the Plasma and Space Physics Center and the Center for KINETIC Plasma Physics. His research focuses on simulating and investigating space-relevant plasma phenomena using advanced laser diagnostics, particularly in laboratory settings. He holds a PhD in plasma physics from the University of Science and Technology of China (2019) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at WVU's Center for KINETIC Plasma Physics from 2019 to 2022.
Education:
- PhD in Plasma Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, 2019
Research Interests: Peiyun Shi specializes in plasma experiments on nuclear-fusion relevant devices (e.g., KMAX magnetic mirror) and fundamental plasma facilities (e.g., PHASMA). He develops incoherent Thomson scattering systems to measure electron velocity distribution functions during magnetic reconnection. His work bridges laboratory plasma dynamics with space physics phenomena at the kinetic scale.
Grants & Advising: While no specific grants or advisees are listed, his postdoctoral role and experimental contributions indicate active involvement in collaborative research projects. He leads efforts in advanced diagnostics for plasma physics applications.
Labs & Teams: Central to his work are the PHASMA experiment and the KINETIC Plasma Physics Center at WVU, where he contributes to cutting-edge plasma diagnostics and simulation efforts.
