Pedro Afonso Cosme e Silva

Pedro Cosme is a researcher at the Instituto de Plasmas e Fusão Nuclear in Lisbon, working within the Laboratory for Quantum Plasmas group. He completed his PhD in Engineering Physics in 2024, where he obtained the maximum grade of "Pass with Distinction and Honour". From the early stages of his academic path, Pedro's main interests laid in complex and dynamical systems and statistical physics alike. And from there he developed his research on the fields of plasma physics, particularly on the cross-over to condensed matter physics, and nonlinear phenomena. Presently, Pedro's work centres on instabilities and nonlinear waves in 2D materials, particularly their use as active media for generating THz radiation. He explores the dynamic hydrodynamic regime of charge carriers in 2D systems, investigating unique properties like odd viscosity and nonlinear wave responses. Recently, he has also delved into topological modes in the continuum, especially in magnetized and active matter systems.