Brian Welsch

Prof. Welsch studies the Sun, in particular: the magnetic structure of solar magnetic fields, such as sunspots; physical processes at work in solar flares and eruptions; and the effects of solar activity on Earth. He is also interested in plasma physics, astrophysics, and geophysics more generally.

Education

B.S. Physics 1994, College of William & Mary, magna cum laude; M.S. (1998) & Ph.D. (2002) Physics, Montana State University-Bozeman