28th International Conference on Numerical Simulation of Plasmas

Join us for the 28th International Conference on Numerical Simulation of Plasmas (ICNSP 2025), the premier global forum for plasma simulation experts.

ICNSP is a global event that convenes leading experts in plasma simulation and serves as a crucial platform to exchange groundbreaking research, foster collaborative endeavors, and advance plasma physics. ICNSP 2025—scheduled for November 12–14, 2025, at the University of California, Irvine—promises engaging discussions on the latest computational techniques, machine learning applications, and innovative research in laboratory and space plasma physics.

Whether you are a leading scientist or an emerging PhD student, ICNSP 2025 offers unmatched opportunities to network, collaborate, and advance the frontier of plasma physics simulations.

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Overview

Dates: November 12–14, 2025

Location: University of California, Irvine, California, USA

Note: The date and location have changed. See the “Updates” tab for more information.

Topics: The conference’s primary objective is to foster the exchange of knowledge and ideas among scientists and researchers from around the world, aiming to encompass a wide array of topics, including but not limited to:

Computational/numerical methods and machine learning in plasma simulations
Fundamental plasma physics
Magnetic fusion plasma
Inertial fusion plasma
Space and astrophysics plasma
Low-temperature plasma
Plasma-material interactions

Committees and contacts

Executive Committee

Xueqiao Xu, Chair (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA)
Emily Belli (General Atomics, USA)
Jeffrey Hittinger (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA)
Christopher Holland (University of California, San Diego)
Andreas Kemp (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA)
Zhihong Lin (University of California, Irvine, USA)
Jean-Luc Vay (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA)
Genia Vogman (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA)

Scientific Program Committee

Genia Vogman, Co-chair (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA)
Jean-Luc Vay, Co-chair (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA)
Emily Belli (General Atomics, USA)
Stephan Brunner (EPFL, Switzerland)
Luis Chacón (Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA)
Stephane Ethier (Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, USA)
Jeffrey Hittinger (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA)
Jingwei Hu (University of Washington, USA)
Maria Elena Innocenti (Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany)
Frank Jenko (Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik, Germany)
Yasuhiko Sentoku (Osaka University, Japan)
Jorge Viera (Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal)
Tomo-Hiko Watanabe (Nagoya University, Japan)

Local Organizing Committee

Genia Vogman, Chair (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA)
Debo Ghosh (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA)
Christopher Holland (University of California, San Diego)
Andreas Kemp (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA)
Nami Li (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA)
Jean-Luc Vay (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA)
Xueqiao Xu (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA)

Contacts

Janet Garcia, garcia272 [at] llnl.gov (garcia272[at]llnl[dot]gov)
Amanda Meiring, meiring1 [at] llnl.gov (meiring1[at]llnl[dot]gov)
Haley Shuey, shuey2 [at] llnl.gov (shuey2[at]llnl[dot]gov)

Updates

New dates and location

April 11, 2025

We are pleased to announce that the conference has been rescheduled and relocated to better accommodate travel and coordination with the broader plasma physics community.

New dates: November 12–14, 2025
New location: University of California, Irvine, California, USA

The changes place ICNSP just ahead of the APS Division of Plasma Physics (DPP) Annual Meeting in Long Beach, California.