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Biography
Karen Meyer obtained a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of St Andrews in 2012, and remained as a postdoctoral researcher until 2014, working with Professor Duncan Mackay.
From 2014 – 2020 she was a Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at Abertay University. In February 2020 she moved to Dundee University.
Karen’s primary research interests involve simulation and observations of the Sun’s magnetic field. She is also interested in the application of mathematics in interdisciplinary collaboration. In collaboration with the University of St Andrews, Karen supervised a team of Abertay students to develop an educational game that incorporated a mathematical model for the treatment of tuberculosis. She also supervised a PhD student researching real-time, interactive fluid dynamics simulations for use in computer graphics.
Karen enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for the Sun and Mathematics with the public, such as through science festivals, school visits and public lectures.
Research
Karen’s research involves the simulation and observation of solar magnetic fields across a wide range of scales. Research interests include:
- Modelling and observation of the Sun’s small-scale (Magnetic Carpet) and global magnetic field, both on the surface (photosphere) and within the solar atmosphere (corona).
- Modelling solar active region decay. Active regions are the largest magnetic features observed on the Sun and are responsible for highly energetic eruptive events.
- Modelling solar coronal jets (small-scale eruptive events).
- Machine Learning for the detection and tracking of solar active regions.
- Using solar observations from satellites and ground-based telescopes to drive, validate and inform the development of models.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Solar Magnetic Evolution and Complexity: Dundee-Durham consortium (Joint with lead institute Durham University)
1/04/22 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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Investigation of the Middle Corona with SWAP and a Data-Driven Non-Potential Coronal Magnetic Field Model
Meyer, K. A., Mackay, D. H., Talpeanu, D-C., Upton, L. A. & West, M. J., 27 Jul 2020, In: Solar Physics. 295, 7, 23 p., 101.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nonlinear Force-free Field Modeling of Solar Coronal Jets in Theoretical Configurations
Meyer, K. A., Savcheva, A. S., Mackay, D. H. & Deluca, E. E., 25 Jul 2019, In: Astrophysical Journal. 880, 1, p. 1-13 13 p., 62.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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GPU driven finite difference WENO scheme for real time solution of the shallow water equations
Parna, P., Meyer, K. & Falconer, R., 15 Jan 2018, In: Computers and Fluids. 161, p. 107-120 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Modeling the sun's small scale global photospheric magnetic field
Meyer, K. A. & Mackay, D. H., 20 Oct 2016, In: Astrophysical Journal. 830, 2, p. 1-13 13 p., 160.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The storage and dissipation of magnetic energy in the quiet sun corona determined from SDO/HMI magnetograms
Meyer, K. A., Sabol, J., Mackay, D. H. & Van Ballegooijen, A. A., 20 Jun 2013, In: Astrophysical Journal Letters. 770, 2, p. 1-6 6 p., L18.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 2 Participation in conference
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SUPA Cormack Astronomy Meeting 2021
Aurora Sicilia Aguilar (Organiser), Justyn Campbell White (Presenter), Soko Matsumura (Participant), Karen Meyer (Participant), Gunnar Hornig (Participant), Ruhee Kahar (Presenter), Kieran Stuart (Participant) & Martin Sanner (Participant)
14 Dec 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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National Astronomy Meeting 2021: Session: Space weather and plasma processes: From the Sun to the Earth
Karen Meyer (Organiser)
22 Jul 2021 → 23 Jul 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference