Aira Joie M. Fernando

Research interests

My primary research interests are computational plasma physics, astrophysics, ion acceleration, and relativistic laser-plasma interactions. I am currently studying the dynamics of laser-driven ion acceleration via Coulomb explosion.

SPP articles

[SPP1] A. J. M. Fernando and M. A. H. Zosa. Electron distribution model in bilayered finite spherical plasmas. In Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas, volume 42, pages SPP–2024–PD–01, 2024.

[SPP2] AJM Fernando and MAH Zosa, Shock shell formation in the Coulomb explosion of hollow nanospheres, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 43, SPP-2025-3A-04 (2025). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2025-3A-04.

[SPP3] VAC Cruz, AJM Fernando, and MAH Zosa, Electron distribution model in a solid sphere for relativistic collisionless plasmas, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 43, SPP-2025-PA-03 (2025). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2025-PA-03.

BS Thesis (2nd Sem, A.Y. 2024-2025)

Coulomb explosion in nonuniformly charged nanospheres

Non-research interests

My hobbies are digital painting and sports. I advocate for accessible astronomy education for all.