Zhisong Qu

Dr. Zhisong Qu serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Previously, he held research fellow and postdoctoral positions at the Mathematical Sciences Institute, Australian National University (ANU), following his doctoral training at ANU's Research School of Physics.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Plasma Physics, Research School of Physics, Australian National University
• Bachelor of Science in Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, China

Dr. Qu's research integrates machine learning with plasma physics, focusing on experimental data processing and theoretical modeling of magnetic confinement fusion systems. Key investigations address three-dimensional magnetic field configurations, magnetohydrodynamic waves driven by fast ions, and the development of computational frameworks for fusion plasma behavior.

His 2021-2023 publications reveal consistent exploration of magnetohydrodynamics and plasma stability in fusion devices, with recurring themes in Alfvén wave analysis, magnetic island dynamics, and particle transport phenomena. These works demonstrate international collaboration and advanced computational methodologies across multiple fusion research platforms.

He has received recognition through:

• Under 30 Scientists and Students Award, Division of Plasma Physics, Association of Asia Pacific Physical Societies (2019)

Dr. Qu teaches the undergraduate course PH3407 - Introduction to Plasma Physics during semester 2 each year, contributing to academic instruction while maintaining active research engagement.

He leads projects on reduced transport models and AI-powered surrogate models for turbulence transport, advancing computational approaches to fusion energy challenges.