Jim Wild

Jim Wild is a prominent scientist specializing in the space environment, with significant expertise in the interactions between the Sun, Earth, and other planets. Currently serving as President Elect of the Royal Astronomical Society and Deputy Head of the Department of Physics at Lancaster University, Jim's research focuses on the aurora borealis, the effects of space weather on technology, and Martian atmospheric dynamics. With a robust academic presence that includes roles as a Professor of Space Physics, External Examiner at The University of Manchester, and various leadership positions within the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Jim has demonstrated a commitment to advancing the field through community engagement and research communication. Jim's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Electrodynamics of the auroral ionosphere and an MPhys in Physics with Space Science and Technology from the University of Leicester.