Draft:Elena Popova
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Elena Popova | |
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| Born | March 9, 1984 |
| Alma mater | Lomonosov Moscow State University |
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| Spouse | Roald Sagdeev |
| Awards | Alexander Chizhevsky Medal (2017) |
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| Instrument | Piano |
Elena Popova (born March 9, 1984) is a physicist and composer. Her scientific research involves solar activity, solar magnetic field modeling, and space weather. As a musician, she is a pianist and composer of contemporary classical music.
Scientific career
[edit]Popova has held research affiliations at the University of Maryland as a visiting assistant research scientist and at the University of O'Higgins, where she served as Director of the Center for Astronomical Research (CInA).[1][2] She is also associated with the Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics at Lomonosov Moscow State University.[3] Her research focuses on solar magnetic field dynamics, solar cycle variability, and long-term solar activity prediction.
In 2015, she co-authored a study titled "Heartbeat of the Sun from Principal Component Analysis and prediction of solar activity on a millenium timescale", published in Scientific Reports.[4] The research used modeling of magnetic activity to suggest a possible minimum in solar activity around 2030, comparable to the Maunder Minimum. The study was presented at the Royal Astronomical Society’s National Astronomy Meeting, and reported by The Washington Post.[5][6]
Popova is the lead author of a study on the stability of interstellar lightsails, which was discussed in Universe Today.[7]
Music and performance
[edit]Popova's musical work includes the piano cycle Archetypes, which is based on the psychological concepts of Carl Jung. Her performances have been hosted by Stages Music Arts and Khazar University.[8][9]
Awards
[edit]In 2017, Popova received the International Alexander Chizhevsky Medal for her contributions to space weather and solar-terrestrial physics.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Popova is married to the physicist Roald Sagdeev.[11]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Elena Popova". A. James Clark School of Engineering.
- ↑ "UBO inaugura nuevo Centro de Investigación en Astronomía" (in Spanish). PortalEduca.
- ↑ "Физику из РФ вручили международную медаль за изучение космической метеорологии". TASS (in Russian). 27 November 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "Heartbeat of the Sun from Principal Component Analysis and prediction of solar activity on a millenium timescale". Scientific Reports. 2015.
- ↑ "Royal Astronomical Society's National Astronomy Meeting 2015 report #4". Astronomy Now.
- ↑ Mooney, Chris (July 14, 2015). "No, Earth is not heading toward a 'mini ice age'". The Washington Post.
- ↑ Williams, Matt. "What's the Most Stable Shape for an Interstellar Lightsail?". Universe Today.
- ↑ "Stages Presents: Elena Popova". Stages Music Arts. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "Scientific-Musical Night at Khazar University". Khazar University.
- ↑ "Space Weather Medals". STCE.
- ↑ Roald Sagdeev and Elena Popova. YouTube. 2023.