Shimpei Futatani

Shimpei Futatani is a researcher at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) within the Advanced Nuclear Technologies Research Group (ANT). He holds a doctoral degree and specializes in plasma physics, magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), and nuclear fusion research, with a focus on edge-localized modes (ELMs), turbulence suppression, and plasma confinement in tokamaks. His work integrates nonlinear MHD simulations, experimental validation, and code development (e.g., JOREK) to advance fusion energy technologies.

Research interests include plasma edge dynamics, ELM control mechanisms, and ITER-relevant scenarios. He collaborates on projects like the JT-60SA tokamak and contributes to experiments on JET and ASDEX Upgrade. His studies address MHD stability, particle transport, and the role of energetic ions in fusion plasmas.

Key projects include the development of hybrid kinetic-MHD models and pellet-triggered ELM simulations. He actively participates in the EUROfusion program, focusing on plasma control and turbulence mitigation strategies for future fusion reactors.