Manuel Lacal

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Bio

I am Manuel Lacal, a PhD student enrolled in the national “Space Science and Technology (SST)” program at the University of Trento/University of L’Aquila. I hold a solid foundation in Physics, having earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Physics - with a specialization in Physics of Complex Systems and Big Data – from the University of Rome Tor Vergata.

Current Role

I am currently pursuing my PhD in SST, specializing in the “Earth and the Sun-Earth system” curriculum under the project: “Solar Wind – Magnetosphere – Ionosphere coupling for different solar conditions”. My research focuses on modeling the dynamics geomagnetic storm to better understand the underlying mechanisms.

Areas of Expertise

My expertise lies in several key areas of Physics, including Magnetospheric Dynamics, Space Plasma Physics and Dynamical Systems. I also specialize in Information Theory, Data analysis methods and Physics Informed Neural Networks (PINNs). This multidisciplinary background enables me to analyze satellite data and develop robust models for understanding the complex behavior of geomagnetic storm dynamics.

Vision for the Future

I envision a future where our deep understanding of Earth's magnetic environment allows us to anticipate and mitigate the disruptive effects of space weather, I am committed to advancing research in geomagnetic storm dynamics using cutting-edge tools like PINNs. By integrating observational data with sophisticated modeling techniques, we can improve predictions and safeguard critical infrastructure from power grids to communication networks.