The performance of material processing is determined by plasma properties, including density, flux, and temperature. These properties depend on parameters such as machine geometry, vacuum pressure, applied voltages, and wall conditions. We investigate the effects of control parameters on plasma properties.

Numerical simulations, addressing the solution of governing equations for the system, present another technique for investigating plasma. Our expertise lies in developing and employing molecular dynamics (MD), particle-in-cell (PIC), and fluid simulations. The choice of modeling techniques depends on the particular plasma phenomena under investigation and the computational performance available.

We conduct research in fundamental plasma physics to deepen understanding of plasma dynamics in both laboratory settings, such as fusion reactors (e.g., KSTAR and ITER tokamaks), and natural environments. The primary focus is on analyzing electromagnetic waves and instabilities within plasmas, utilizing state-of-the-art kinetic and fluid theories. Another central aspect involves developing transport models for thermonuclear fusion plasmas. We actively collaborate on numerical simulations to support our studies.