Dr. Nazish Rubab

Leading researcher in space plasma physics, pioneering studies in spacecraft charging and kinetic Alfven waves

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About Me

Leading researcher in space plasma physics with expertise in spacecraft charging, kinetic Alfven waves, and non-Maxwellian distribution functions. Extensive experience in space environment interactions and plasma physics applications in astrophysical contexts.

Current Position

Assistant Professor
University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

Education

Ph.D. in Physics

Karl Franzens University, Graz, Austria (2008-2011)

Distinction in PhD studies

Postdoctoral Fellowship

Central for Mathematical Plasma Astrophysics, KU Leuven, Belgium (2021-2022)

Research & Expertise

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Space Plasma Physics

Investigation of plasma interactions in space environments, focusing on spacecraft-plasma interactions and charging phenomena.

Key Focus Areas:

Spacecraft-plasma interactions
Space environment characterization
Plasma charging phenomena

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Spacecraft Charging

Research on spacecraft charging mechanisms at GEO and LEO orbits using non-Maxwellian distribution functions.

Research Achievements:

GEO and LEO orbit analysis
Non-Maxwellian distributions
Charging mitigation techniques

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Kinetic Alfven Waves

Study of kinetic Alfven wave instabilities in dusty plasma environments and their applications in astrophysical contexts.

Applications:

Dusty plasma environments
Astrophysical plasma contexts
Wave instability analysis

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Non-Maxwellian Distributions

Theoretical and computational analysis of plasma phenomena using non-Maxwellian distribution functions.

Methodologies:

Theoretical modeling
Computational analysis
Distribution function studies

Publications

2024

Effect of Energy Anisotropy on Ordinary Mode in Relativistic Regime

N Noreen, S Zaheer, N Rubab, HA Shah

Plasma Physics Reports, Volume 50 (7), 834-842

2024

Air traffic monitoring using optimized ADS-B CubeSat constellation

Ghulam Jaffer, Nazish Rubab, et.al

Volume 8, pages 189–208

2021

Kinetic Alfven waves and instabilites by using (r,q) distribution functions

N. Rubab, F. Riaz, S. Zaheer, N. Noreen and H. A. Shah

Contributions to Plasma Physics, Volume 61, 4

Grants & Awards

Space Plasma Interaction with Spacecraft Materials

PSF Research Grant - 2.1 Million PKR

Principal Investigator

Approved

Space Radiation and Plasma Effects on Space Assets

HEC-NRPU Research Grant - 4.5 Million PKR

Principal Investigator (2021)

Ongoing

Spacecraft Charging at GEO and LEO Orbits

HEC-NRPU Research Grant - 0.565 Million PKR

Principal Investigator (2016)

Completed

Awards & Recognition

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HEC Postdoctoral Fellowship

2021-2022

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Ernst Mach Follow-Up Grant

2018

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Research Productivity Award

PCST, 2017

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Schlumberger Faculty of the Future Award

2017

Professional Experience

Dec 2020 - Dec 2024

Assistant Professor

University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore, Pakistan

Leading research in space plasma physics
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
Supervising research projects and theses

July 2011 - July 2020

Lecturer

Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan

Conducted research in spacecraft charging phenomena
Developed curriculum for space physics courses
Mentored students in research methodologies

Professional Activities

Conference Leadership

Program committee 7th Asia Pacific conference on plasma Physics (November, 2023)

Professional Organizations

Joint Secretary, Women in Physics, Pakistan Physical Society (PPS) (2021-2022)

Editorial Positions

Editor: UCP Journal of Science and Technology (2023)

Peer Review

Reviewer of Scientific Journals: Physics of Plasmas, Contributions to Plasma Physics