Dr Chris Arridge FHEA
ReaderResearch Overview
My research is focused in the study of magnetised plasmas in a variety of solar system and astrophysical contexts. This research contributes to our understanding of solar system bodies, how they interact with their surroundings, and the basic plasma physics of these interactions. Most of my work focuses on the giant planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune but I have also studied Venus. To carry out this research I use empirical modelling, in situ data analysis from spacecraft such as Cassini at Saturn, statistical studies, and theory/simulations.
External Roles
Space mission involvement:
- Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer (JUICE): Co-investigator J-MAG team.
- Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn and Titan: member of the magnetometer and plasma spectrometer teams.
- Proba-2 Guest Investigator.
PhD Supervisions Completed
- Dr Carley Martin (2019) "On the modelling and consequence of small-scale magnetic phenomena in the Saturnian system".
- Dr Marianna Felici (2016) "Cassini observations of ionospheric plasma sources and plasma distribution in Saturn's magnetosphere" [External PhD supervision for MSSL, University College London].
- Dr Jamie Jasinski (2015) "Cassini Observations of Saturn's Mgnetospheric Cusp" [External PhD supervision for Mullard Space Science Laboratory, University College London]
PhDs Examined
- Joe Rowland Adams (PhD) "Networks and non-autonomous dynamics, with applications to cell energy metabolism" (Lancaster University, 2023)
- Jonathan Doyle (PhD) "Magnetospheric Plasma Dynamics: Investigating Ion and Electron Flow in the Magnetotail" (Lancaster University, 2019)
- Patrick Cannon (PhD) "Numerical Simulation of Wave-Plasma Interactions in the Ionosphere" (Lancaster University, 2016)
PhD Supervision Interests
I am happy to supervise PhD projects on topics in space and planetary physics covering giant planet systems (Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and their moons/rings), and also astrophysical magnetospheres such as those around Brown dwarfs and exoplanets. PhD projects can either be focused on data analysis, using data from deep space missions such as Cassini-Huygens and Juno, or on computational modelling, or a combination. I have a particular interest in data science applications in planetary science and can offer projects with a strong element data mining, machine learning, and Bayesian analysis.
STFC IAA: Impact Acceleration Account 2020
01/04/2020 → 31/03/2022
Research
Space and Planetary Research at Lancaster University
01/04/2018 → 30/09/2022
Research
Mass and energy transport in giant planet magnetospheres throughout the universe
01/10/2014 → 02/02/2018
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RCUK-SUP: Inspiring the Next Generation of Researchers
01/01/2013 → 31/12/2016
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IAA: VR Smart Phone Experiences for Physics Outreach
01/01/1900 → …
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Fly Me To The Moon: The Science of Putting Humans on Another World
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar
Examining Interchange at the Outer Planets using JERICHO: a Kinetic-Ion, Fluid-Electron Hybrid Plasma Model
Oral presentation
Magnetospheres of the Outer Planets Meeting 2022
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Examining Radial-Interchange in the Jovian Magnetosphere using JERICHO: a Kinetic-Ion, Fluid-Electron Hybrid Model
Oral presentation
Light up Lancaster
Festival/Exhibition/Concert
National Astronomy Meeting 2019
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
AGU Fall Meeting 2016
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Cassini MAPS Workshop
Participation in workshop, seminar, course
AGU Chapman Conference
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
12th European Space Weather Week
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
National Astronomy Meeting 2015
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Magnetospheres of the Outer Planets 2015
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Science and Technology Facilities Council (External organisation)
Membership of committee
UK Space Agency
Business Engagement
Geophysical Research Letters (Journal)
Editorial activity
Space and Planetary Physics
Space and Planetary Physics
Space and Planetary Physics
Accelerator Physics
Space and Planetary Physics
- DSI - Foundations
- Space and Planetary Physics