Natsuha Kuroda
About Natsuha Kuroda
Natsuha Kuroda is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UCAR, specializing in solar energetic particle research. She has a PhD in Engineering Physics from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and has previously worked at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
Current Role at UCAR
Natsuha Kuroda serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research since 2018. In this role, she develops frameworks to identify regions of solar energetic particle seed population acceleration using photospheric and coronal electron observables. Her research focuses on the evaluation of magnetic null points as locations for solar energetic particle seed population production. Kuroda utilizes high-resolution microwave dynamic imaging spectroscopy data to enhance her studies and specializes in diagnosing coronal magnetic fields and plasma parameters through numerical gyrosynchrotron forward-fit modeling.
Education and Expertise
Natsuha Kuroda earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2012 to 2017. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics at the University of Maryland from 2008 to 2012. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her research in solar physics and atmospheric sciences.
Previous Experience at New Jersey Institute of Technology
Kuroda has significant experience at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where she worked in various capacities from 2012 to 2018. She served as a Graduate Student Research Assistant for five years, contributing to research projects. Additionally, she held the position of Teaching Assistant for one year and worked as a Research Associate for another year. These roles allowed her to gain valuable teaching and research experience in her field.
Internship Experience at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Natsuha Kuroda completed two internships at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Her first internship lasted for seven months in 2009, followed by a two-year internship from 2010 to 2012. During these internships, she gained practical experience in space science and research, which contributed to her development as a researcher in the field of solar physics.
Achievements and Recognition
In 2018, Natsuha Kuroda received the Jack Eddy Fellowship, funded by NASA's Living With a Star program. This fellowship recognizes her contributions and potential in the field of solar physics, highlighting her research capabilities and commitment to advancing knowledge in atmospheric sciences.