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Solar-Terrestrial Sciences

Liliana Macotela

Liliana is a Senior Researcher at NORCE Research, Tromso, Norway. Her research expertise lies in high-latitude ionospheric physics. She has extensive experience working with complementary ground-based and satellite measurements, combining observations from different instruments to investigate the physical origins of ionospheric phenomena. Her research has also involved studying the connections between the atmosphere, ionosphere and magnetosphere, giving her a broad understanding of the processes that shape the coupled geospace environment.

Introducing Jana Šafránková and Zdeněk Němeček : 2026 Hannes Alfvén Medal for pioneering research in space plasma and dusty plasma Physics

Introducing Jana Šafránková and Zdeněk Němeček : 2026 Hannes Alfvén Medal  for pioneering research in space plasma and dusty plasma Physics

Congratulations on receiving the 2026 Hannes Alfvén Medal for your pioneering work and outstanding leadership in advancing our understanding of space plasma physics, including its fundamental processes and impacts throughout the solar system and beyond. What does this recognition mean to each of you personally, and how does it impact your ongoing work in this …[Read More]

Meet the InterALAGE Board Members

Meet the InterALAGE Board Members

We are excited to introduce the InterALAGE Team! and share their vision for the future of the organization! To get to know them better, our Media and Communications Officer conducted an in-depth interview with the new board members. In this engaging conversation, the board members share their personal backgrounds, journeys within InterALAGE, and goals during …[Read More]

AGATA: Advancing Polar Science through Multi-Instrument Integration and Collaboration

AGATA: Advancing Polar Science through Multi-Instrument Integration and Collaboration

Scientific research has long recognized that solar-terrestrial interactions play a crucial role in shaping the polar atmosphere, impacting both climate dynamics and atmospheric coupling across different layers. Understanding these interactions is key to unraveling their far-reaching effects on Earth’s climate, space weather, and global atmospheric processes. The recognition of these critical processes has driven international …[Read More]

ST-Early Career Scientist team 2024-2025

ST-Early Career Scientist team 2024-2025

We are a group of Early Career Scientists (ECSs) from the Solar-Terrestrial (ST) division, dedicated to organizing events and activities for ST-ECSs both during the EGU General Assembly and throughout the year. Our goal is to enhance ECS visibility and create valuable networking opportunities. Currently the team is formed by:   Dr. Liliana Macotela, ECS …[Read More]

Assessing the impact of chlorine ions on solar proton event induced ozone loss

Assessing the impact of chlorine ions on solar proton event induced ozone loss

  Particle Precipitation High energy particles (e.g. electrons and protons) that precipitate at high latitudes can alter the chemical composition of the atmosphere by different photochemical reactions. This mainly happens due to primary collision processes and subsequent ion and neutral-chemistry reactions. Such reactions ordered by increasing energy are, for example, excitation, photo-dissociation, photo-ionization and dissociative …[Read More]

ST-ECS Networking Campfire on “Time management strategies for research productivity”

ST-ECS Networking Campfire on “Time management strategies for research productivity”

Life in academia can be complex, involving handling multiple roles while developing and sustaining a successful career. Therefore, it can be challenging to balance research responsibilities with other commitments. Understandably, effective time management is essential for researchers to be productive and to achieve their goals, without sacrificing other important matters in life. The Early Career …[Read More]