Peter Hill

Dr. Peter Hill is a Research Software Engineer at the University of York, affiliated with the York Plasma Institute under the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology. His 11-year career spans roles at CCFE, IRFM (CEA, France), and the University of York, with a focus on advancing software sustainability in plasma physics research.

Research Interests

Dr. Hill specialises in plasma physics and computational modeling, particularly in tokamak and stellarator plasma simulations. He develops and maintains critical software packages like BOUT++ and GS2, contributes to pyrokinetics, and explores drift kinetic theory for neoclassical tearing modes. His work addresses fusion reactor design, exascale computing, and FAIR data principles in plasma science.

Scientific Contributions

• Lead developer for BOUT++ and GS2 plasma simulation frameworks
• EPSRC RSE Fellowship (2021) for promoting open research in UK plasma science
• Multi-institutional collaborations with University of Warwick, University of Strathclyde, CCFE, and Leibniz Association