ARC Complex Open Systems Research Network

Mr Michael West

 

PhD Candidate Address: Space Plasma, Power & Propulsion Group Research School of Physical Sciences & Engineering The Australian National University Phone: 0421 062 650 Email: michael.west@anu.edu.au Webpage: http://prl.anu.edu.au/SP3/people/Members/mdw112 Research Node: Central/CCS

 

Role in Network

Academic - Postgraduate Student

COSNet Research Themes

1. Irreversibility and Emergence in Nonequilibrium Systems
2. Turbulence and Coherent Structures, Control and Computation
3. Dynamics and Statistics of Multi-Scale Systems

COSNet Application Areas

1. Complex Physical Systems
3. Complex Computational Systems

 

Research Topics

Helicon Double Layer Thruster
Plasma propulsion systems for spacecraft  

End-User Applications

Propulsion systems for spacecraft including satellites and planetary probes.  

Professional or Public Outreach Activities

2007 Australia Day Ambassador - Visited Kyogle Shire Council Region
2006 Australia Day Ambassador - Visited Tumut Shire Council Region  

Membership/Fellowship of Key Organisations

International Member, Electric Propulsion Technical Committee, American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Graduate Member, Engineers Australia
Student Member, American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Board of Advisors, Mars Institute  

Awards and Distinctions

NSW Finalist 2006 Young Australian of the Year Awards
2007 Australia Day Ambassador - Visited Kyogle Shire Council Region
2006 Australia Day Ambassador - Visited Tumut Shire Council Region