Taina Kurki-Suonio

Taina Kurki-Suonio is a Senior University Lecturer in the Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University. Her research focuses on plasma physics and nuclear fusion, particularly in tokamak and stellarator technologies. She contributes to advanced studies of beam ion dynamics, charge exchange processes, and plasma confinement optimization.

Her work spans experimental validation and predictive simulations, with publications in Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, Nuclear Fusion, and Nature Communications. Current projects address disruption prediction strategies, magnetic island formation, and long-pulse stellarator operation.

Research Keywords

• Plasma Physics
• Nuclear Fusion
• Tokamak Reactors
• Energetic Particle Dynamics
• Charge-Exchange Processes