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Professor Christine Charles is the Head of the Space Plasma and Power Propulsion Laboratory at the Australian National University (ANU). With a French engineering degree in applied physics and a PhD in plasma physics, she has spent over twenty-five years investigating experimental applications of expanding plasmas in fields such as astrophysical plasmas, electric propulsion, and microelectronics. Notably, she is the inventor of the Helicon Double Layer Thruster, a novel electrode-less magneto-plasma thruster designed for space applications. Her research encompasses a broad range of topics including the development of propulsion modules for CubeSats, applications of plasma jets in biology such as wound healing, and hydrogen-free optical waveguides in photonics. Professor Charles has published over 200 articles in international peer-reviewed journals, receiving recognition for scientific excellence through Fellowship of the American Physical Society in 2013 and the Australian Academy of Science in 2015. Active in popularizing science, she has appeared on various media platforms, including ABC Catalyst and Discovery Channel. Additionally, she engages in jazz music, performing with a group called Harmonic Propulsion, and enjoys outdoor activities like canoeing and cycling.
Space Plasma, Power Propulsion Laboratory • Canberra, Australia
Leading research in plasma physics and its applications.
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