Prof. Wei-Ling (Wendy) Tseng leads a dynamic research team at the National Taiwan Normal University, investigating the intriguing environments and processes that shape the Solar System. Her research encompasses the study of neutral and plasma environments surrounding celestial bodies such as Mercury, the Moon, and icy satellites, as well as the interactions between magnetospheric plasma and planetary atmospheres. Additionally, she explores the origins and evolution of organic molecules from the interstellar medium to cometary atmospheres. With a strong emphasis on cutting-edge topics in planetary science, plasma physics, and astrochemistry, her laboratory provides students with opportunities to engage in groundbreaking projects, including collaborations with international missions and institutions. Join us in unraveling the mysteries of the Solar System and beyond!

The PI's research focuses on unraveling the complex environments and processes that shape the Solar System. We investigate the sources, dynamics, and evolution of neutral and plasma environments surrounding key celestial bodies, including Mercury, the Moon, and the icy satellites of Jupiter and Saturn. Our work also explores the interactions between planetary magnetospheric plasma and atmospheres, examining phenomena associated with planets, comets, and moons such as Enceladus and Titan, as well as planetary rings. Additionally, we study the formation and evolution of neutral exospheres around small bodies like Europa, Enceladus, and comets. A key aspect of our research involves tracing the origins and evolution of organic molecules from the interstellar medium to Solar System environments, with a particular emphasis on cometary atmospheres. Students joining our lab will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge topics at the intersection of planetary science, plasma physics, and astrobiology, thereby contributing to our understanding of the Solar System’s origins and dynamics.