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Daoru Han is a rising leader in computational plasma physics and space exploration, whose work bridges the gap between fundamental plasma science and the practical challenges of lunar infrastructure. His primary research focuses on kinetic particle simulations of plasma and dust environments, particularly in the harsh conditions near the lunar terminator—the critical boundary between lunar day and night. In his most cited work (2022, 6 citations), Han developed a fully kinetic finite-difference particle simulation framework to model how electrostatic fields interact with charged dust and plasma during robotic excavation and construction activities on the Moon. This contribution is vital for NASA’s Artemis program and future in-situ resource utilization, as it predicts how lunar dust, charged by solar wind and ultraviolet radiation, can interfere with equipment and astronaut safety. By resolving the plasma environment at a kinetic level, Han’s simulations provide unprecedented accuracy for designing electrostatic dust mitigation strategies. His work is increasingly recognized as foundational for sustainable human presence on the Moon, demonstrating how computational modeling can solve real-world space engineering problems.
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