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My primary research interests lie in planetary magnetospheres and the development of advanced, high-order numerical schemes for hyperbolic equations, including both hydrodynamics (HD) and magnetohydrodynamics (MHD). Within the broader field of space physics, I investigate the complex, system-level interactions between the solar wind, planetary magnetospheres, ionospheres, and upper atmospheres. My work encompasses neutral dynamics, plasma electrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, and collisionless transport processes, with direct applications to space weather forecasting and modeling.

A significant component of my research involves developing high-performance, multi-dimensional computational algorithms/codes for solving the fluid equations. These models are designed for general-purpose research applications, ranging from studies of Earth's space environment to planetary magnetospheres (such as those of Jupiter and Saturn, and hopefully Uranus and Neptune in the future), the inner heliosphere, the solar corona, and fundamental plasma processes.

In collaboration with my research partners, I am currently engaged in several key projects, including but not limited to 1) development of global models for improved terrestrial and planetary space weather research; 2) simulation of ionospheric outflows and their impact on magnetospheric dynamics; 3) Investigation of magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling and its role in shaping global magnetospheric behavior; 4) dynamics of co-rotation dominated magnetospheres, particularly at Jupiter and Saturn; and 5) advancement of high-order numerical methods for solving the MHD equations, enhancing both accuracy and computational efficiency. Through this work, I aim to advance our understanding of planetary space environments and to develop robust computational tools for the broader space physics and plasma community.