THESES Releated to THE CLUSTER AND DOUBLE STAR MISSIONS

As of 30 November 2024

Total: 154, of which 123 PhD

Please inform Arnaud Masson (Arnaud.Masson-at-esa.int)
of additions/omissions
 

2024

Michotte de Welle, B., 'Statistical Study of the Global Constraints Governing Magnetic Reconnection at the Earth’s Magnetopause', Award: PhD, Sorbonne Université, Laboratoire de Physique des Plasmas, Ecole Polytechnique, Paris-Saclay, France

 Thesis

2020

Alexandrova, O., Solar Wind Turbulence: in-situ observations from magneto-fluid to kinetic plasma scales, Award: PhD, Habilitation à diriger des recherches, Observatoire de Paris, Université Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL) Thesis
Liu, C., 'Multi-scale dynamics of dipolarization fronts in Earth's magnetotail', Award: PhD, Beihang University, Beijing, China     

Mandell, L., 'Automatic identification of Short Large-Amplitude Magnetic Structures (SLAMS) using Cluster data', Award: Master Thesis, KTH, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Sweden

 Master Thesis

2019

Johlander, A., 'Ion dynamics and structure of collisionless shocks in space', Award: PhD, Institute: Swedish Institute of Space Physics, Uppsala Thesis
Kieokaew, R., 'Multi‐scale structure analyses of magnetopause Kelvin‐Helmholtz waves: Applications of four‐spacecraft to MHD simulations and Cluster and MMS observations', Award: Doctoral dissertation; Institute: University of Exeter, UK, 2019 Thesis

Schillings, A., 'How does O+ outflow vary with solar wind conditions?', Award: PhD, Institute: Luleå University of Technology, Sweden

 Thesis

2018

Eriksson, E., 'Electron energization in near-Earth space: Studies of kinetic scales using multi-spacecraft data', Award: PhD, Institute: Uppsala University, Sweden Thesis   

Schillings, A., 'O+ outflow during geomagnetic storms observed by Cluster satellites', Award: Licentiate thesis, Institute: Luleå University of Technology, Sweden

 Thesis

2017

Bunescu, C., 'Auroral Field-Aligned Currents: Analysis, Structure, and Dynamics', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Prof. J. Vogt, Institute:Jacobs University Bremen, Germany, 2017  
Maes, L., 'The effect of solar illumination on ion outflow from the polar ionosphere', Award: PhD; Supervisor: S. Poedts, J. De Keyser, R. Maggiolo; Institute: KU Leuven, Belgium, 2017 Thesis
Norgren, C., 'Electron-scale physics in space plasma. Thin boundaries and magnetic reconnection', Award: PhD; Supervisor: M. André; Institute: Uppsala Universitet, Sweden, 2017 Thesis
Orel, I., 'Turbulence dans les plasmas spatiaux aux échelles cinétiques', Award: Master thesis; Supervisor: O. Alexandrova; Institute: Observatoire de Paris, France, 2017  
Romero Lopera, J., 'Statistical study of flux ropes in the plasma sheet of the magnetotail', Award: Master thesis; Supervisor: R. Nakamura; Institute: Technical University of Graz, Austria, 2017  

 

2016

Alexandrova, A., 'Magnetic Reconnection in the Earth's Magnetotail: Temporal Evolution and Spatial Characteristics', Award: PhD; Supervisors: R. Nakamura; Institute: University of Graz, Austria, 2016  
Eriksson, E., '3D Magnetic Nulls and Regions of Strong Current in the Earth's Magnetosphere', Award: Licentiate thesis, Institute: Uppsala University, Sweden Thesis
Hadid, L., 'In-situ observations of compressible turbulence in planetary magnetosheaths and the solar wind', Award: PhD; Supervisors: F. Sahraoui, P. Canu; Institute: LPP/Université Paris-Saclay, France, 2016  
Holzl, G., 'Study of a controlled potential on a sunlit spacecraft', Award: Master Thesis; Supervisors: R. Nakamura; Techincal University of Graz, Austria, 2016  
Johlander, A., 'Ion dynamics and structure of collisionless shocks', Award: Licentiate thesis, Institute: Uppsala University, Sweden Thesis
Lion, S., 'Analyse multi-satellite et multi-échelle de la turbulence dans le vent solaire', Award: PhD; Supervisor: F. Pantellini, O. Alexandrova; Institute: LESIA, Observatoire de Paris, France, 2016; Université Pierre et Marie Curie Thesis
Ryan, A., 'Large-scale vortices at the Earth's magnetopause during extreme solar events', Award: Msc thesis; Supervisors: L. Turc and O. Roberts; Institute: ESA/ESTEC, The Netherlands, 2016  
Schmid, D., 'Magnetotail Dipolarization Fronts', Award: PhD; Supervisors: R. Nakamura and M. Volwerk; Institute: University of Graz, Austria, 2016  
Wang, G., 'Ultra-Low-Frequency Waves in the Magnetotail', Award: PhD; Supervisors: T. Zhang; University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China, 2016  

 

2015

Alm, L., 'Cluster investigations of the extent and altitude distribution of the auroral density cavity', Award: PhD; Supervisor: G. Marklund; Institute: KTH Electrical Engineering department, Stockholm, Sweden, 2015 Thesis
Chasapis, A., 'Study of magnetic reconnection in turbulent plasmas using satellite data', Award: PhD; Supervisors: A. Retino and P. Canu; Institute: LPP/Université Paris Sud, France, 2015  
Dorville, N., 'Étude des couches frontières dans les plasmas : structure et stabilité de la magnétopause terrestre', Award: PhD; Supervisors: G. Belmont and L. Rezeau; Institute: LPP/Ecole Polytechnique/CNRS, France, 2015  
Hrbackova, Z., 'Spacecraft observations of waves in low-latitude magnetospheric',   Award: PhD; Supervisor: O. Santolík; Institute: Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, 2015  
Rossi, C., 'Kelvin-Helmholtz instability at the magnetopause: theory and observations', Award: PhD; Supervisors: F. Califano, L. Rezeau, A. Retino; Institute: LPP (France) and Pisa university (Italy), 2015 Thesis
Varsani, A., 'Microscale dynamics of the Earth's magnetopause and its boundary layer - Cluster observations', Award: PhD; Supervisor: C.J. Owen; Institute: University of London (UCL/MSSL), 2015 Thesis
Wang, S., 'Hot magnetospheric O+ and cold ion dynamics and their effect on the reconnection rate in magnetopause reconnection and electron heating in magnetotail reconnection', Award: PhD; Supervisor: L. Kistler; Institute: University of New Hampshire, USA, September 2015  

 

2014

Guillemant, S., 'Etude et Simulations des Phénomènes d’Interactions Satellite/Plasma et de leurs Impacts sur les Mesures de Plasmas Basses Energies', Award: PhD; Supervisors: P. Louarn, V. Génot, J.-C. Matéo-Vélez; Institute: Toulouse University, France, 2014  
Li, B., 'Cluster in situ studies of the auroral acceleration region', Award: PhD; Supervisor: G. Marklund; Institute: KTH Electrical Engineering department, Stockholm, Sweden, 2014 Thesis
Liu, Y., 'Heavy ion effects on magnetic reconnection in the Earth’s magnetotail', Award: PhD; Supervisor: L. Kistler; Institute: University of New Hampshire, USA, 2014  
Macusova, E., 'Analysis of whistler-mode electromagnetic waves in plasmas of the Earth's magnetosphere', Award: PhD; Supervisor: O. Santolík; Institute: Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, 2014  
Norgren, C., 'Lower hybrid drift waves and electron holes in the Earth's magnetosphere', Award: Licentiate thesis; Institute: Uppsala University, Sweden, 2014  
Roberts, O.W., 'Astrophysical turbulence in the solar wind by the use of the k-filtering method, velocity distribution functions and wave polarisation methods', Award: PhD; Institute: Aberystwyth University, UK, September 2014  
Turc, L., 'Interaction des nuages magnétiques éjectés par le Soleil avec l'environnement terrestre', Award: PhD; Supervisors: D. Fontaine and P. Savoini; Institute: Ecole Polytechnique, France, 2014 Thesis
Zhang, Z.Y., 'Study on Field-Aligned Electon in the Earth's polar region', Award: PhD; Supervisor: J. Shi; Institute: National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, 2014  

 

2013

Anekallu, C.R., 'Energy conversion across the Earth’s magnetopause: Observations', Award: PhD; Supervisor: M. Palmroth; Institute: Helsinki University, 2013  
Beyene, S., 'Understanding the Formation of Magnetic Field and Plasma Structures in the Magnetotail Via the Reconnection Process', Award: PhD; Supervisor: C.J. Owen; Institute: University of London (UCL/MSSL), 2013 Thesis
Slapak, R., 'O+ heating, outflow and escape in the high altitude cusp and mantle', Award: PhD; Supervisor: H. Nilsson; Institute:Luleå Tech. Univ., 2013 Thesis
Teubenbacher, R., 'Determination of Spin-Axis Offset of a fluxgate magnetometer using data from the electron drift instrument onboard the Cluster Satellite', Award: Msc thesis; Supervisors: R. Nakamura and M. Heyn; Institute: Graz University of Technology, Austria, 2013  
Viberg, H., 'Generation of electromagnetic emissions at reconnection sites', Award: Licentiate thesis; Institute: Université de Toulouse, France, and National Space Science Center (NSSC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), February 2013  
Wang, Z., 'Accélération Non Adiabatique des lons causée par des Ondes électromagnétiques (Observations de Cluster et Double Star) et réponse du champ géomagnétique aux variations de la pression dynamique du vent solaire', Award: PhD; Supervisor: H. Rème; Institutes: Université de Toulouse, France, and National Space Science Center (NSSC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), February 2013  
Zhou, Q.H., 'Study on instability and propagation characteristics of low-frequency electromagnetic waves in the magnetospheric plasma', Award: PhD; Supervisor: J. Shi; Institute: National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, 2013  

 

2012

Bountonas, A.E., 'Application interface to the ESA/NASA Cluster spacecraft active archive', Award: Master Thesis; Institute: University of Sussex, United Kingdom, August 2012  
Breuillard, H., 'Détermination des distributions d'ondes de type choeur dans la magnétosphère interne de la Terre et leur conséquences sur la dynamique de la ceinture de radiation externe', Award: PhD; Supervisor: V. Krasnoselskikh; Institute: Université d'Orléans, France, 2012  
Connor, H.J., 'Cusp ion structures and their relation to magnetopause processes', Award: PhD; Supervisor: J. Raeder; Institute: University of New Hampshire, USA, 2012 Thesis
Davey, E.A., 'The Earth's Magnetotail during Varying Levels of Geomagnetic Activity', Award: PhD; Supervisor: M. Lester; Institute: University of Leicester, UK, 2012  
Hietala, H.., 'Multi-spacecraft studies on space plasma shocks', Award: PhD; Supervisors: H. Koskinen; Institute: Helsinki University, Finland, 2012  
Sadeghi, S., 'Multi-Spacecraft Observations of the Auroral Acceleration Region', Award: PhD; Supervisor: G. Marklund; Institute: KTH Electrical Engineering department, Stockholm, Sweden, 2012 Thesis
Schmid, D., 'A statistical and event study of magnetotail depolarization fronts', Award: Msc thesis; Supervisors: M. Heyn and M. Volwerk; Institute: Graz University of Technology, Austria, 2012  
Tenerani, A., 'Dynamics of ion-scale coherent magnetic structures and coupling with whistler waves during substorms', Award: PhD; Supervisors: L. Rezeau, F. Califano, O. Le Contel; Institutes: LPP, Univ. Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris, France) and Univ. of Pisa (Pisa, Italy), 2012 Thesis
Tomori, A., 'Waves and particles in the magnetosphere of the Earth', Award: Msc thesis; Supervisor: O. Santolík; Institute: Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, 2012  

 

2011

Aunai, N., 'Numerical simulation of magnetic reconnection: kinetic mechanisms underlying the fluid description of the ions', Award: PhD, Supervisors: G. Belmont and R. Smets, Institute: LPP, Paris Sud - Paris XI University, February 2011 Thesis
Cerny, M., 'Analysis of wave-particle interactions in space plasmas', Award: Msc thesis, Supervisor: O. Santolík, Institute: Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, 2011  
Domanovic, B., 'Earth magnetic flux tube investigation using Cluster data', Award: Msc thesis, Supervisor: R. Nakamura, Institute: University of Graz, Austria, 2011  
Leinweber, H.K., 'In-flight calibration of space-borne Magnetometers', Award: PhD, Supervisors: G. Belmont and R. Smets, Institute: LPP, Paris Sud - Paris XI University, February 2011; Supervisors: K. Torkar and M. Friedrich, Graz University of Technology, Austria, December 2011 Thesis
Liao, J., 'Statistical study of O+ transport from the cusp to the plasmasheet', Award: PhD, Supervisor: L. Kistler, Institute: University of New Hampshire, USA, 2011  
Rossi, C., 'Small scale turbulence in the solar wind', Award: Master thesis; Supervisor: O. Alexandrova and V. Carbone; Institute: Università della Calabria, Italy, 2011  
Waara, M., 'High Altitude Ion Heating Observed by the Cluster Spacecraft', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Hans Nilsson, Institute: IRF, Kiruna, May 2011 Thesis
Walsh, B., 'Energetic Particles in the Earth's Magnetospheric Cusps', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Prof. T.A. Fritz, Institute: Boston University, USA, 2011 Thesis

 

2010

Cai, C., 'Analysis of particle kinetics within boundary layers of the Earth's magnetosphere using Cluster and Double Star data', Award: PhD, Supervisors: Henri Rème and Iannis Dandouras, Institute: CESR, Toulouse University, UT3 Paul Sabatier, 22 June 2010  
Chen, C.H.K., 'Anisotropy of solar wind turbulence', Award: PhD, Supervisor: T. Horbury, Institute: Imperial College, London, UK, 2010  
Henley, E., 'Scales and variability of the Earth’s bow shock', Award: PhD, Supervisor: T. Horbury, Institute: Imperial College, London, UK, 2010  
Jacobsen, K., 'Cluster and THEMIS studies of Dayside Magnetospheric Boundary Layer Phenomena', Award: PhD, Supervisors: Jøran I. Moen, Arne Pedersen and Bjørn Lybekk, Institute: Oslo University, Norway, 2010 Thesis
Lukacs, K., 'Investigation of the plasma environment of the Earth based on measurements aboard spacecraft', Award: Msc thesis, Supervisor: M. Tatrallyay, Institute: Department of Astronomy, Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, 2010  
Miao, B., 'Local structure of Earth's quasi-perpendicular bow shock', Award: PhD, Supervisor: H. Kucharek, Institute: University of New Hampshire, New Hampshire, USA, January 2010  

 

2009

Billingham, L., 'Upstream transients at planetary bow shocks', Award: PhD, Supervisor: S. Schwartz, Institute: Imperial College London, London, UK, August, 2009  
Burin des Roziers, E., 'Dynamics of energetic plasma sheet electrons', Award: PhD, Supervisor: X. Li, Institute: University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado, USA, October 2009  
Clausen, L., 'Ultra-Low Frequency Waves in the Magnetosphere', Award: PhD, Supervisor: T. K. Yeoman, Institute: Radio and Space Plasma Physics Group, University of Leicester, UK, July 2009 Thesis
Dai, L., 'Wave dynamics in the Geomagnetic tail', Award: PhD, Institute: University of Minnesota, Minnesota, USA, December 2009  
Engwall, E., 'Low-energy ion escape from the terrestrial polar regions', Award: PhD, Institute: Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis, Uppsala university, ISBN 978-91-554-7512-3, urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-100650, 2009 Thesis
Forsyth, C., 'Bursty Bulk Flows and Substorm-Time Magnetotail Dynamics', Award: PhD, Supervisor: M. Lester, Institute: University of Leicester, March 2009 Thesis
Hrbackova, Z., 'Analysis of electromagnetic waves in the vicinity of geomagnetic equator', Award: Msc thesis, Supervisor: O. Santolík, Institute: Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, 2009  
Juusola, L., 'Observations of solar wind–magnetosphere–ionosphere coupling', Award: PhD, Supervisors: O. Amm and K. Kauristie, Institute: Helsinki university and FMI, 2009  
Kogler, C., 'Boundary detection in space plasmas with ESA’s Cluster 2 mission', Award: Msc thesis, Supervisors: M. Heyn and R. Nakamura, Institute: Graz University of Technology, Austria, 2009  
Liléo, S., 'Auroral electrodynamics of plasma Boundary Regions', Award: PhD, Institute: KTH electrical Engineering department, Stockholm university, Sweden, 2009 Thesis
Lindstedt, T., 'Magnetic reconnection and separatrix regions', Award: PhD, Supervisor: G. Marklund, Institute: Uppsala University, Sweden, 2009  
Musatenko, K., 'Wave characteristics analysis in the vicinity of shocks in space plasmas: CLUSTER satellite observations, numerical simulation and interpretation', Award: PhD, manuscript in Russian, French and English, pp. 172, Supervisors: V.V. Krasnosselskikh and I. Anisimov, Institute: LPC2E/CNRS and Université d'Orléans, France, June 2009 Thesis
Snekvik, K., 'Observations of field aligned currents in the plasma sheet. Two kinds of field aligned currents generated during magnetotail convection', Award: PhD, Supervisor: N. Østgaard, Institute: Bergen University, Norway, February 2009 Thesis
Walsh, A.P., 'New perspectives on Magnetotail Dynamic Processes From Combined Cluster and Double Star Observations', Award: PhD, Supervisor: A.N. Fazakerley, Institute: University College London (MSSL), 2009 Thesis
Wendel, D., 'Topology and convection of a Northward Interplanetary Magnetic Field Reconnection Event', Award: PhD, Supervisor: P.H. Reiff, Institute: Rice University, Texas, USA, April 2009. (Outstanding thesis award in the Physics & Astronomy Department)  

 

2008

Breneman, A., 'Multi-spacecraft observations of chorus dispersion and source location', Award: PhD, Supervisor: C.A. Kletzing, Institute: University of Iowa, USA, 2008  
Guo, J.G., 'Investigation on the mid-altitude cusp: particle dynamics and configuration', Award: PhD, Supervisor: J. Shi, Institute: National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, 2008  
Henderson, P.D., 'Cluster Multi-point Observations of the Magnetotail Plasma Sheet', Award: PhD, Supervisor: C.J. Owen, Institute: University of London (UCL/MSSL), January 2008  
Krupar, V., 'Investigation of lion roar emissions using the data of the Cluster spacecraft', Award: Msc thesis, Supervisor: O. Santolík, Institute: Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, 2008  
Mazouz, F., 'Study of the natural emissions in the plasmasphere, related to the electron gyrofrequency using CLUSTER multi satellites data', Award: PhD, Supervisors: Pierrette Décréau and Jean Gabriel Trotignon, Institute: LPCE (Laboratoire de Physique et Chimie de l'Environnement Terrestre et Planétaire), 30 June 2008 Thesis
Osman, K., 'Multi-spacecraft measurement of turbulence in the solar wind', Award: PhD, Supervisor: T. Horbury, Institute: Imperical College London, August 2008 Thesis
Rosenqvist, L., 'Energy transfer and conversion in the magnetosphere-ionosphere system', Award: PhD, Institute: Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis, Uppsala university, ISBN 978-91-554-7192-7, urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-8716, 2008 Thesis

 

2007

Blagau, A., 'Characteristics of Earth's magnetopause from Cluster measurements',  Award: PhD, Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Manfred Scholer, Prof. Dr. Rudolf Treumann, Institute: Ludwig-Maximilans-Universität, Munich, December 2007  
Cheng, Z.W., 'Study on Field-Aligned Currents in the magnetosphere-ionospheric coupling system', Award: PhD, Supervisor: J. Shi, Institute: National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, 2007  
Cully, C., 'Electric fields and current sheet structure in magnetospheric plasmas', Award: PhD, Supervisor: R. Ergun, Institute: University of Colorado,USA, 2007 Thesis
Eriksson, P.T.I., 'Multi-point Measurements of Ultra Low Frequency Waves in the Terrestrial Magnetosphere', Award: PhD, Supervisor: L.G. Blomberg, Institute: Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, June 2007  
Fackso, G., 'Investigations in the region upstream of the terrestrial bow shock based on measurements aboard the Cluster spacecraft', Award: PhD, Supervisor: K. Kecskemety, Institute: Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, 2007  
Grimald, S., 'Etude de l’émission et de la propagation du Continuum terrestre à partir des données des satellites Cluster', Award: PhD (Très honorable), Supervisor: P. Décréau, Institute: LPCE (Laboratoire de Physique et Chimie de l’Environnement Terrestre et Planétaire), a CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) and Université d’Orléans (Orléans, France) institute, February 2007 Thesis
Horova, Z., 'Horova, Z', Award: MsC Thesis, Supervisor: O. Santolík, Institute: Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, 2007  
Krupar, V., 'Analysis of lion roar emissions', Award: Bsc thesis, Supervisor: O. Santolík, Institute: Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, 2007  
Laitinen, T., 'Reconnection in Earth’s magnetosphere', Award: PhD, Supervisors: T. Pulkkinen and H. Koskinen, Institute: FMI, Helsinki, Finland, 2007  
Maggiolo, R., 'Une étude des processus de pénétration, d'accélération et de chauffage des ions dans la magnétosphère terrestre', Award: PhD (Très honorable), Supervisor: J.-A. Sauvaud, Institute: CESR (Centre d'Etude Spatiale des Rayonnements), March 2007  
Qureshi, M.N.S., 'Theoretical study on the nonlinear waves in space plasmas', Award: PhD, Supervisor: J. Shi, Institute: National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, 2007  
Retinò, A, 'Magnetic reconnection in space plasmas: Cluster spacecraft observations', Award: PhD, Institute: Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis, Uppsala University, Sweden, ISBN 978-91-554-6898-9, urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-7891, 2007 Thesis
Teste, A., 'Aurores et échappements de particules au-dessus des calottes polaires terrestres, Observations à haute altitude par la mission Cluster', Award: PhD, Supervisor: D. Fontaine, Institute: CETP, December 2007  
Wenhui Li, 'Solar wind entry into the magnetosphere under northward IMF conditions', Award: PhD, Supervisor: J. Raeder, Institute: University of New Hampshire, New Hampshire, USA, 2007  
Zhang, H., 'Structure and Dynamics of High Latitude Magnetospheric Boundaries', Award: PhD, Supervisor: T.A. Fritz, Institute: Boston University, USA, December 2007 Thesis

 

2006

Borg, A.L., 'A Study of magnetic reconnection events observed by the Cluster satellites in the Earth's magnetotail', Award: PhD, Supervisors: Jan Holtet and Arne Pedersen, Institute: Department of Physics, University of Oslo, September 2006  
Cai, C., 'Energetic Electron Region and its Acceleration Machanism in the Magnetotail Reconnection', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Masahiro Hoshino, Institute: University of Tokyo, March 2006  
Cao, X., 'Magnetospheric Substorms and Magnetic Reconnection in the Magnetotail: Multiple Scale Analyses of Cluster II Measurements', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Z.Y. Pu, Institute: School of Earth and Space Sciences, Peking University, July 2006  
Cerny, M., 'Analysis of Dispersion and Stability of Waves in Space Plasmas', BSc Thesis, Supervisor: Doc. RNDR. Ondrej Santolík, Dr., Department of Electronics and Vacuum Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, 2006  
Darrouzet, F., 'Etude de la magnétosphère terrestre par l'analyse multipoint des données de la mission CLUSTER. Contributions à la caractérisation des frontières et de la magnétosphère interne', Award: PhD (Très honorable), Supervisor: Pierrette Décréau, Institute: Université d'Orléans, June 2006 Thesis
Engwall, E., 'Cold magnetospheric plasma flows: Properties and interaction with spacecraft', Award: Fil lic (Licentiate degree), Supervisor: Anders Eriksson, Institute: Department of Astronomy and Space Physics, Uppsala University, March 2006 Thesis
Fear, R.C., 'Cluster Multi-Spacecraft Observations of Flux Transfer Events', Award: PhD, Supervisor: A.N. Fazakerley, Institute: University of London (UCL/MSSL), March 2006 Thesis
Grison, B., 'The polar cusps: study of a key region of the interface solar wind/ magnetosphere performed with Cluster data', Award: PhD, Supervisor: N. Cornilleau-Wehrlin, Institute: Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Paris VI, September 2006. Thesis
Ilie, D., 'Dynamics and structure of the Earth's magnetopause: Analysis of Cluster Data', Award: Diploma, Supervisor: Rudolf Treumann, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, May 2006.  
Krupar, V., 'Analysis of Lion Roar Emissions Measured on Spacecraft', BSc Thesis, Supervisor: Doc. RNDR. Ondrej Santolík, Dr., Department of Electronics and Vacuum Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, 2006  
Ma, Y., 'Bursty Bulk flows in the magnetosphere', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Jinbin Cao, Institute: Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, National key laboratory for space weather of China, May 2006  
Macusova, E., 'Analysis of Whistler Mode Waves Using Measurements of the Cluster and Double Star Spacecraft', MSc Thesis, Supervisor: Doc. RNDr. Ondrej Santolík, Dr., Department of Electronics and Vacuum Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, 2006  
Masood, W., 'Electrons and Waves in Space Plasmas', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Steve Schwartz, Institute: School of Mathematical Sciences, Queen Mary, University of London, August 2006  
Narita, Y., 'Low Frequency Waves Upstream and Downstream of the Terrestrial Bow Shock', Award: PhD (Dr. rer. nat.), Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Glassmeier, Institute: Technischen Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig, February 2006  
Nemec, F., 'Low-frequency wave phenomena in the inner magnetosphere of the Earth', Award: Msc thesis, Supervisor: Ondrej Santolík, Institute: Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, 2006  
Penz, T., 'Reconstruction of reconnection: Theoretical considerations and applications to Cluster data', Award: PhD Doctorate, Supervisor: Prof. Helfried Biernat, Institute: Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät, Karl Franzens Universität, Graz, May 2006 Thesis
Pietras, M., 'Spacecraft eclipse operations with insufficient heating power - evaluation and proposals for new strategy', Master Thesis, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Department of Mechnical Engineering, 2006  
Platino, M., 'Aspects of ELF/VLF Chorus Generation Mechanism: Source Location and Motion', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Prof. U.S. Inan, Institute: Department of Electrical Engineering and the Committee on Graduate Studies, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA, October, 2006  
Swanner, J.M., 'WBD Response to Bipolar and Tripolar Pulses: Bench Tests vs. in Flight Observations', BSc Thesis, Supervisors: J. S. Pickett and C. A. Kletzing, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA, 2006  
Yong Liu, 'Thermalization downstream of the bow shock', Award: PhD, Supervisors: Martin A. Lee/H. Kucharek, Institute: University of New Hampshire, New Hampshire, USA  

 

2005

Alexandrova, O., 'MHD turbulence in the Earth's magnetosheath downstream of quasi-perpendicular bow shocks', Award: PhD, Supervisors: Andre Mangeney and Milan Maksimovic, Institute: LESIA, Observatoire de Paris, Universite Paris 6, November 2005  
Arvelius, S., 'Energization and acceleration of dayside polar outflowing oxygen', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Dr. M. Yamauchi, Institutes: Umea Univ. and IRF Kiruna, Sweden, 2005 Thesis
Asikainen, T., 'Observations of Energetic Particles in the Terrestrial Magnetosphere', Award: PhD, Supervisor: prof. Kalevi Mursula, Institute: Department of Physical Sciences, University of Oulu, Finland, 22 December 2005  
Backrud, M., 'Cluster Observations and Theoretical Explanations of Broadband Waves in the Auroral Region', Award: Fil dr (PhD), Supervisor: Jan-Erik Wahlund, Institute: Department of Astronomy and Space Physics, Uppsala University, June 2005 Thesis
Behlke, R., 'Dissipation at the Earth’s Quasi-Parallel Bow Shock', Award: Fil dr (PhD), Supervisor: Mats André, Institute: Department of Astronomy and Space Physics, Uppsala University, December 2005 Thesis
Dewhurst, J., 'Cluster Investigations of Magnetotail Processes', Award: PhD, Supervisor: C.J. Owen, Institute: University of London (UCL/MSSL), August 2005  
Draper, N.C., ' Multi-instrument Magnetospheric Substorm Studies', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Professor M. Lester, Institute: Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leicester, October 2005  
Huttunen, E., ' Interplanetary shocks, magnetic clouds and magnetospheric storms', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Professor H. Koskinen, Institute: University of Helsinki, 2005  
Kis, A., 'Energetic ions at Earth's quasi-parallel bow shock', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Martin Scholer, Institute: Ludwig-Maximilans-Universität, Munich, September 2005  
Knetter, T., 'A new perspective on the solar wind micro-structure due to multi-point observations of discontinuities', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. F.M. Neubauer, Institute: Univ. Köln, Cologne, Germany Thesis
Longmore, M., 'Multi-spacecraft observations at Earth's bow shock and a survey of the dayside magnetosheath', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Prof. Steve J. Schwartz, Institute: Queen Mary, University of London, December 2005  
Retinò, A., 'Magnetic reconnection at the Earth's magnetopause: Cluster spacecraft observations at different scales', Award: Fil lic (licentiate degree), Supervisor: Mats André, Institute: Department of Astronomy and Space Physics, Uppsala University, October 2005 Thesis
Rosenqvist, L., 'The impact of strongly magnetized high speed solar wind on the Earth«s magnetosphere-ionosphere system', Award: Fil lic (licentiate degree), Supervisor: Stephan Buchert, Institute: Department of Astronomy and Space Physics, Uppsala University December 2005  
Soucek, J., 'Non-linear Processes Associated with Langmuir Waves in the Terrestrial Foreshock', Award: PhD Thesis, joint program of University of Orelans, Orleans, France, and Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, 2005  
Sundkvist, D., 'Space Plasma Dynamics: Instabilities, Coherent Vortices and Covariant Parametrization', Award: Fil dr (PhD), Supervisor: Jan-Erik Wahlund, Institute: Department of Astronomy and Space Physics, Uppsala University, November 2005 Thesis

 

2004

Huang, Z.Y., 'Temporal/Spatial Structure at the High-Latitude Magnetopause: Cluster Observations of Magnetopause Boundary Layers at High-Latitudes', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Z.Y. Pu, Institute: School of Earth and Space Sciences, Peking University, July 2004  
Lavraud, B., 'Les Cornets Polaires Extérieurs de la Magnétosphère Terrestre: Analyse des Données de la Mission Cluster', Award: PhD with Honours, Supervisor: Prof. Henri Rème, Institute: CESR (Toulouse), January 2004  
Thompson, S., 'Magnetotail current sheet structure and dynamics from multi-point spacecraft measurements', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Margaret Kivelson, Institute: UCLA, Los Angeles, USA, 2004  
Vallat, C., 'Etude du Courant Annulaire de la Magnétosphère Terrestre à l'Aide des Données Obtenues à Bord des Quatre Satellites du Projet Cluster', Award: PhD with Honours, Supervisor: Iannis Dandouras, Institute: CESR (Toulouse), December 2004  

 

2003

Behlke, R., 'Observations by the Cluster satellites at the Earth's quasi-parallel bow shock', Award: Fil lic (licentiate degree), Supervisor: Mats André, Institute: Department of Astronomy and Space Physics, Uppsala University, May 2003 Thesis
Borälv, E., 'Substorm Features in the High-Latitude Ionosphere and Magnetosphere: Multi-Instrument Observations', Award: Fil dr (PhD), Supervisor: Prof. Hermann Opgenoorth, Institute: Department of Astronomy and Space Physics, Uppsala University, June 2003 Thesis
Eastwood, J. , 'The terrestrial foreshock as observed by the multi-spacecraft Cluster mission, Award: PhD, Supervisor: Prof. André, Institute: Imperial College London, University of London, November 2003  
Khotyaintsev, Y., 'Alfvén Waves and Energy Transformation in Space Plasmas', Award: Fil dr (PhD), Supervisor: Kristof Stasiewicz, Institute: Department of Astronomy and Space Physics, Uppsala University, January 2003 Thesis
Marchaudon, A., 'Etude multi-instrumentale de la dynamique des structures aurorales côté jour et côté nuit : couplage avec la magnétosphère et le milieu interplanétaire', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Jean-Claude Cerisier, Institute: Université de Versailles-Saint-Quentin, October 2003  
Oksavik, K., 'A study of temporal and spatial variations in the polar cusp/cleft region using multi-instrument techniques', Award: PhD Doctorate, Supervisors: Finn Soraas and Joran Moen, Institute: Department of Physics, University of Bergen, January 2003 Thesis
Sahraoui, F., 'Etude des fluctuations magnètiques dans la magnètogaine terrestre: vers une interprètation dans le cadre d’une thèorie de turbulence faible de la MHD-Hall, Award: PhD, Supervisors: Gérard Belmont and Laurence Rezeau, Institute: Université de Versailles-Saint-Quentin, May 2003  
Tjulin, A. 'Waves in space plasmas: Lower hybrid cavities and simple-pole distribution functions', Award: Fil dr (PhD), Supervisor: Mats André, Institute: Department of Astronomy and Space Physics, Uppsala University, September 2003 Thesis
Vontrat-Reberac, A., 'Etude des cornets polaires : observations in-situ et signatures ionosphériques', Award: PhD, Supervisor: Dominique Fontaine, Institute: Université de Versailles-Saint-Quentin, June 2003  

 

2002

Pitout, F., 'The Polar Cusp and its Ionospheric footprint: Dynamics and Transients', Award: Fil dr (PhD), Supervisor: Prof. Hermann Opgenoorth, Institute: Department of Astronomy and Space Physics, Uppsala University, December 2002 Thesis