We seek to

understand

strongly coupled

systems.

Strongly coupled systems are physical systems where governing equations and engineering designs have many coupled forces, interacting bodies, and/or degrees of freedom and thus are difficult to understand.

In our lab at Oregon State University, we use machine learning and optimization along with exciting experiments to tackle problems related to plasma physics, nuclear fusion, optical computing, and electric propulsion technology.

12

Papers Published

~160

Journal Citations

11

Conference Presentations

~4.5

Avg. Journal IF

What We Do

Grand challenges

Deep Space Travel

We use physics-informed machine learning to enhance confinement in pulsed-power electric propulsion schemes.

Nuclear Fusion

We use data from tokamak fusion reactors like DIII-D (pictured here, Walker, ML et al.) to predict and mitigate turbulent disruption events.

Scaling Computational Capacity

Via in-situ optimization, we can create plasma metamaterials that can carry out optical computing operations.

Prof. Rodríguez is new to osu and is seeking students of all levels for fall 2024

Ready to work with Us?