Yuto Bekki

Dr. Yuto Bekki is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS), affiliated with the Solar and Stellar Interiors Department. His groundbreaking work in helioseismology and solar physics focuses on characterizing long-period solar oscillations through computer simulations. These oscillations, linked to the Sun's rotation, provide critical insights into the deep convection zone and its turbulent dynamics.

• Education:
  • University of Tokyo (BSc, MSc)
  • International Max Planck Research School on Solar System Science at the University of Göttingen (PhD, 2018-2022)

Dr. Bekki's research explores solar inertial modes, Rossby waves, and their role in understanding stellar interiors. His work has earned international recognition, including the Patricia Edwin PhD Thesis Prize (EPS) and an honorable mention (IAU). His simulations and theoretical frameworks have advanced the study of solar differential rotation, angular momentum transport, and convective processes.

Recent publications highlight trends in numerical modeling using tools like Dedalus, validation of anelastic approximations, and analysis of Rossby wave eigenfunctions. These studies collectively enhance our ability to probe the Sun's interior structure and rotational dynamics through helioseismology.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Patricia Edwin PhD Thesis Prize (EPS Solar Physics Division, 2023)
  • Honorable mention (IAU Sun and Heliosphere Division, 2023)

Dr. Bekki is supported by the ERC Synergy Grant WHOLE SUN, which funds his ongoing research into solar oscillations and stellar dynamics. He collaborates closely with the MPS helioseismology group and international teams to translate simulation results into observational diagnostics.