Raluca Ilieمشاهده پروفایل
دانشیار
Raluca Ilie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois. Her research focuses on space weather prediction and magnetospheric dynamics, leveraging global numerical models and spacecraft data to study plasma behavior in near-Earth space. She leads a research group addressing geomagnetic storm impacts on infrastructure and develops immersive technologies for STEM education. PhD in Space and Planetary Physics from the University of Michigan (2010) Research interests include plasma transport, kinetic theory, and multi-physics simulations. Her work integrates MHD modeling with observations from missions like THEMIS and Van Allen Probes. Key achievements include advancing understanding of ionospheric outflow and ring current formation. Recent articles analyze inductive electric fields and ionospheric nitrogen outflow, contributing to predictive space weather models. Awards include NSF CAREER and NASA Early Career awards, alongside leadership in professional societies like AGU. Advises graduate and undergraduate students, mentoring recipients of NASA FINESST and Coleman Awards. Engaged in educational outreach through VR labs and innovative teaching methods, including the Collins Award for Innovative Teaching.









