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Alan Kaptanoglu is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at New York University, affiliated with the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of applied mathematics, scientific machine learning, and nuclear fusion. Kaptanoglu's work aims to develop theoretical and computational tools for modeling, control, and optimization of plasmas and complex dynamical systems. He leads the plasma physics group at NYU, with contact information available at alankaptanoglu@nyu.edu.
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Alan Ali Kaptanoglu is an Assistant Professor at New York University, specializing in nuclear fusion, magnetohydrodynamics, optimization, reduced order models, and real-time control. His research focuses on developing data-driven and physics-informed models for complex plasma dynamics, particularly in tokamak and stellarator configurations. He explores methods such as sparse regression, dynamic mode decomposition, and deep learning to enhance predictive accuracy and control in fusion systems. His work bridges theoretical and applied approaches to address challenges in plasma stability, electromagnetic coil design, and model predictive control for fusion energy. Kaptanoglu's contributions emphasize the integration of computational techniques with physical principles to advance nuclear fusion technologies.