Our PhD student, Pedro Jimenez, has recently completed a research visit to Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in New Mexico, USA. Under the supervision of Luis Chacon and as part of the Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics group at LANL, he has been working on the development of advanced plasma simulation codes aim to enhance our understanding of the intricate physics behind plasma thrusters and improve their efficiency. These months have been an incredible chance to explore the synergies between fusion power research and electric propulsion, as well as to gain insights from leading experts in plasma simulation and high-performance scientific computing. We are already preparing a journal publication and look forward to continuing our collaboration with Luis and his talented team.
Mario Merino is appointed Full Professor
On March 2nd, 2024, Mario Merino, PI of the ZARATHUSTRA project, was appointed as Full Professor (Catedrático de Universidad) of Aerospace Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. This accomplishment highlights the significance of ERC Starting grants in...
