Shangchun Teng

PS Planetary and Solar System Sciences

The 2025 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award is awarded to Shangchun Teng for outstanding contributions to the understanding of plasma wave generation and wave-particle interactions in planetary space plasmas.

Shangchun Teng is a distinguished early career researcher in the field of planetary and space sciences, known for her work on plasma wave generation and wave-particle interactions in planetary space plasmas. Teng earned her PhD from the University of Science and Technology of China and her academic journey includes notable roles as a postdoctoral researcher and currently as a researcher at Tongji University.

Teng’s research is highly regarded for its clarity and impact. Her work focuses on experimental properties of whistler-mode chorus waves, testing theoretical models of chorus chirping using planetary plasma waves, and studying energy coupling between different plasma waves across various planetary environments. One of her notable achievements includes the statistical analysis of chorus wave properties using data from the Van Allen Probes, leading to the development of the TaRA model for chorus wave chirping. This model has been validated through comparisons of wave phenomena on different planets, showcasing the universality of the underlying physical processes. Her findings have been published in prestigious journals, including Nature Communications.

Throughout her career, Teng has published 25 papers in international peer-reviewed journals, serving as the lead author on 18 of them. Her meticulous and innovative research has earned her several prestigious awards, such as the Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award from the Chinese Geophysical Union and the Young Scientist Award from the International Union of Radio Science (URSI).

Teng’s research interests span the dynamics of plasma waves at different planets, the chirping of electron cyclotron harmonic waves at Saturn, and the energy coupling mechanisms between various plasma waves. She has made significant discoveries, such as the chirping of electron cyclotron harmonic waves at Saturn, which provided critical evidence for the universality of these physical processes across different planetary environments.

Teng’s contributions extend beyond her research and her collaborative efforts and leadership in the scientific community are evident through her organised and motivated approach to research.

In recognition of her exceptional achievements and potential for future high-impact scientific results, Shangchun Teng is highly qualified and deserving of the EGU Planetary and Solar System Sciences Division Outstanding Young Scientists Award of 2025. Her work not only advances our understanding of space plasma phenomena but also paves the way for future explorations and discoveries in planetary science.