Dr. Lihui Qiu (September 2023 - September 2025)
Birthplace
China
Research Themes
Morphology and dynamics of ionospheric irregularities (Sporadic E layers)
Roles of neutral wind, gravity waves, and electric field in the formation and evolution of sporadic E layers
Research Keywords
Ionospheric irregularities, Sporadic E layers
If I were an animal, I'd be a......
Whale
Maria Gloria Tan Jun Rios (call me "Glo")
Birthplace
Tucumán, Argentina
Research Theme
Long-term changes in the ionosphere response to solar wind energy and the potential contribution of climate change
Research Keywords
Ionosphere, Long-term changes, Solar wind
If I were an animal, I'd be a......
Bird
Noritsugu Nagata (call me "Nori")
Birthplace
Fukuoka, Japan (Grew up in Saga, Japan)
Research Theme
Upper atmosphere response towards the Global Dust Storm on Mars observed by MAVEN/NGIMS
Research Keywords
Mars upper atmosphere (ionosphere, thermosphere), Dust storm, MAVEN spacecraft
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Falcon
Hiroshi Narimoto (成本 大志) (Class of 2025)
Birthplace
Okayama, Japan
Research Theme
Analysis of the vertical structure of the upper atmosphere during SSW period using satellite observation data
Research Keywords
Atmospheric tidal wave, Stratospheric sudden warming, Data analysis
If I were an animal, I'd be a......
Monkey
Shota Miyake (三宅翔太) (Class of 2025)
Birthplace
Okayama, Japan
Research Theme
Relationship between near-surface phenomena and ionospheric disturbances
Research Keywords
Ionosphere Disturbance, TEC, Eruption, Atmospheric gravity wave
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Sea otter
Qingyu Zhang (October 2025-September 2026)
Birthplace
China
Affiliation
Shandong University & Polar Research Institute of China
Research Theme
Formation and evolution mechanisms of polar ionospheric irregularities (polar cap patches).
Solar wind–magnetosphere–ionosphere coupling and its impact on the high-latitude ionosphere.
Research Keywords
Polar cap patches, Ionospheric irregularities
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Seal
Xiong Yating
Birthplace
China
Research Theme
Magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling effect
Research Keywords
Lobe reconnection, Magnetic storm, Travelling ionospheric disturbances, Equatorial electrojet.
Dr. Qian Pan (December 2024 - April 2025)
Birthplace
Linyi, China
Research Theme
Modeling of thermospheric mass density based on machine learning
Research Keywords
Thermosphere, Ionosphere, machine learning
Motto
Live a good life and enjoy the moment
Dr. Tingting Yu (February 2024 - 2025)
Birthplace
China
Research Themes
Dynamics and energetics of the thermosphere
Coupling processes in the Atmosphere - Ionosphere/Thermosphere system; numerical simulations
Research Keywords
Thermospheric composition, Neutral temperature and winds
If I were an animal, I'd be a......
"I don't like animals, sorry..."
Dr. Han Ma (February 2024 - 2025)
Birthplace
Kunming, China
Research Theme
Effects of lower atmospheric tides on the ionosphere
Research Keywords
Stratospheric sudden warming, Tides, Ionospheric longitudinal structure
If I were an animal, I'd be a......
Bernese mountain dog
Jack Gale (August-October 2025)
Affiliation
RMIT University, Australia
Maddy Farrugia (August-October 2025)
Affiliation
RMIT University, Australia
Ifeoluwa Adawa (September-December 2025)
Birthplace
Nigeria
Affiliation
Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Egypt.
Research Theme
Characterization of Equatorial and Low-Latitude Ionospheric Plasma Bubbles: Insights from Space Based In Situ Platforms.
Research Keywords
Equatorial Plasma Bubble Depth, Width, Ionospheric Irregularities
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Dolphin
Trinidad Duran (October-December 2025)
Birthplace
Bahía Blanca, Argentina
Affiliation
IFISUR- Universidad Nacional del Sur - Argentina.
Research Theme
Long-term variations in the ionosphere due to anthropogenic and natural factors, and their relevance to space weather.
Research Keywords
Ionosphere, Long-term changes, greenhouse effect, geomagnetic secular variation.
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Cat
Dr. Ruoxi Li (June-August 2025)
Birthplace
Xianyang, China
Research Theme
Thermosphere-ionosphere coupling and satellite drag during space weather events
Research Keywords
Thermospheric density, satellite drag, vertical coupling
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Horse
Jose Suclupe (June-August 2025)
Birthplace
Lima, Peru
Research Theme
Investigation of MLT planetary-scale dynamics at low latitudes.
Research Keywords
MLT region, Meteor Radars, Low latitude, Tides, and Planetary Waves
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Puma
Diana Swanson (January-March 2025)
Research Theme
Thermosphere response to magnetic storm
Xinyi Rang
Birthplace
China
Research Theme
Magnetic field signals and ionospheric plasma irregularities
Research Keywords
EPB , Magnetic data
If I were an animal, I'd be a......
Panda