Chirag R. Skolar

Postdoctoral Associate

Ph.D., 2020, Aerospace Engineering, Virginia Tech
B.S., 2014, Mechanical Engineering, Boston University

Aerospace and Ocean Engineering (MC0203)
Randolph Hall, RM 332
460 Old Turner Street
Blacksburg, VA 24061

chiragr@vt.edu

Research expertise

computational plasma physics
fundamental physics of plasma turbulence
space weather
nuclear fusion applications

Service to the profession and society

Honors & Awards

Pratt Fellowship (August 2020)
AGU Fall Meeting Outstanding Student Presentation Award (December 2018)
Martin-Marietta Graduate Fellowship (March 2016)

Professional History

2020-Present, Postdoctoral Associate, Virginia Tech
2016-2020, Graduate Research Assistant, Virginia Tech
2019-2020, Personal Mentor, Virginia Tech
2015-2018, Graduate Teaching Assistant/Course instructor, Virginia Tech
2014-2015, Mechanical Engineering intern, CyPhy Works, Danvers, MA