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Willi Exner is a Research Fellow at the Max-Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Göttingen, Germany. His work focuses on magnetospheric dynamics of small planetary bodies such as Mercury and Ganymede, with particular emphasis on computational modeling of exosphere-magnetosphere interactions. He collaborates extensively with the BepiColombo mission team and leads the SHOTS modeling initiative. Key contributions include analyzing magnetic field data from MESSENGER and BepiColombo missions, developing hybrid simulations to study current systems under extreme solar wind conditions, and investigating ion distributions in Mercury's magnetosphere. Exosphere effects on magnetospheric structure are a recurring theme in his research.
Exner's expertise spans numerical modeling, mission data interpretation, and collaborative project management. He has supervised graduate students in their first publications, demonstrating mentorship alongside technical leadership. His upcoming postdoctoral position starting May 2025 will continue advancing Mercury magnetosphere studies using BepiColombo's upcoming orbital data.
Research collaborations include work with Norbert Krupp, Yoshifumi Miyoshi, and international teams on initiatives like the SHOTS project. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining observational data with advanced simulation techniques to unravel plasma dynamics in planetary environments.
