Ruben Otin - Research
Ruben Otin
Education
Ph.D. in Physics - Polytechnic University of Catalonia
M.Sc. in Physics - University of Zaragoza
Research
Since 2014 I work for the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority [UKAEA] at
its nuclear fusion research division Culham Centre for Fusion Energy [CCFE].
At UKAEA I am mainly working on nuclear fusion engineering projects for JET, ITER, DEMO, MAST-U, and STEP, including:
- Design and development of software tools for plasma control modeling and analysis,
- Development of new tools and methods for computing electromagnetic loads,
- Development of inverse reconstruction algorithms for ITER monitoring systems,
- Electric risk assessment and protection modeling for MAST-U and JET,
- Analysis of failures and proposals for new designs for JET,
- Modeling of superconducting magnet quenching and induced electric arcs for ITER,
- Development of a finite element tool for computing electromagnetic wave-plasma-wall interactions,
- Participation in JET experimental campaigns as: Plasma Duty Officer (PDO, real-time control networks), High-Frequency Pellet Injector (HFPI) operator, and ICRH antenna pilot.
I am also collaboration with other research centers and institutions (NAFEMS, Armasuisse, OQC, CIMNE, A*STAR) on both fusion and non-fusion related projects. Acting as an external consultant on projects involving electromagnetic compatibility and bio-electromagnetics.
Before joining UKAEA I worked for almost 12 years at the International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering [CIMNE].
There, I participated in several European and national projects on:
- Development of numerical models and software tools,
- Research on novel finite element formulations,
- Bioelectromagnetics,
- Electromagnetic compatibility,
- Cable design and optimization,
- Electromagnetic forming,
- Antenna modelling and microwave engineering.
Before joining CIMNE I worked as software developer in the private sector.
More information about my research activities can be found in the following links:
To contact me, please send an email to: ruben.otin.bcn@gmail.com
