Consistently rated amongst the world’s best universities, Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine, London (Imperial) is a science-based institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Imperial is committed to developing the next generation of researchers, scientists and academics through collaboration across disciplines. Founded in 1907, it hosts over 17,500 full-time students. Located in the heart of London, Imperial is a multidisciplinary space for education, research, translation and commercialisation, harnessing science and innovation to tackle global challenges.
The Space and Atmospheric Physics Group has 16 permanent academic staff and is one of the largest groups within the Department of Physics. Space physics research at Imperial is of the highest international standing as evidenced from leadership roles in international space projects, high-profile publications, invited talks, awards and prizes.
Imperial is world leading in the advanced analysis of space mission plasma data. Its role in the project is to lead the in-situ analysis of interplanetary shocks and their effect on SEPs.