Jessica Eskew
Interdisciplinary Plasma Lab, Auburn University
Research Focus
Research Interests
About Jessica
I am a first year Ph.D. student at Auburn University studying plasma physics, specifically energetic particle transport in magnetized plasma. I am originally from Atlanta, GA and completed my B.S. in Physics with a concentration on Astrophysics at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I taught High School Physics for a year after completing my undergraduate degree. My research background includes astrophysics (Gravitational Wave Astrophysics, LIGO) and high-energy nuclear particle physics (Cosmic Rays, NPG @ GSU). I am passionate about Nuclear Fusion and broader impact. Apart from research, I also work on the APS PhysicsQuest kits for middle and high school classrooms. When I’m not in full physics mode I love to be outside, exercise, read and spend time with my family and friends.
Honors
2023 - International Fusion Research on Burning Plasma Physics Fund (IFRBPP) Recipient
2020 - APS DPP Student Participation Grant
2018 - APS DNP Student Participation Grant
2018 - GSU University Assistantship
2018 - GSURC 2nd Place Oral Presentation, Natural Sciences
2018 - NCR Scholar
2017-2020 - Hope Scholarship
Education
Ph.D.
Plasma Physics, Auburn University
Bachelor's
Physics - Astrophysics, Georgia Institute of Technology, 12/2020
