Ripu Nirwan

Ph.D. Graduand — Plasma Physics 

Experimental Plasma Physicist

    My name is Ripu and I have been conducting research in plasma physics since 2017, starting as an undergraduate at Lawrence University.

    Through 7+ years of experience working with plasma systems, I have tackled a variety of problems with applications in a diverse set of contexts — from semiconductor processing to astrophysical phenomena.

  • Doctor of Philosophy
    West Virginia University, Defended 2025.
  • Master of Science
    West Virginia University, 2022.
  • Bachelor of Arts
    Lawrence University, 2019.

Research Experience

I have been fortunate to collaborate with some of the best in my field to further my knowledge of plasma physics and gain a diversity of skills. Here are a few highlights:

  • Reconnection-Driven Electron Acceleration (Thesis, West Virginia University)
  • Asymmetric Diocotron Modes in Pure-electron Plasmas (Lawrence University)
  • Diagnostics: Probes (RFEA/RPAs,  B-dot, Langmuir) • Thomson scattering • Laser-induced Fluorescence (LIF, TALIF, 3pLIF).
  • Systems: Magnetized, toroidal, pulsed, helicon, semiconductor processing-relevant systems.
  • Programming: MATLAB • Python • IDL • Mathematica • Solidworks • VSim • LaTex.

Professional Appointments

My career started as a self-employed high-school tutor, which earned me a stint at my hometown's premier physics coaching center. I have been building on those experiences ever since.

  • Graduate Research Assistant
    West Virginia University, 2020 - Present.
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant
    West Virginia University, 2019 - 2020.
  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
    Lawrence University, Fall 2018.
  • Tutor
    Lawrence University, Spring 2018.
  • Summer Research Assistant
    Lawrence University, 2017 - 2018.
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