2025_VULCAN_workshop

The study of planetary atmospheres plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of planetary formation, evolution, and diversity. The chemical composition of an atmosphere preserves valuable information about a planet’s origin, surface and interior processes, and potential for habitability. As exoplanet observations rapidly expand and spectroscopic data become increasingly precise, the ability to model atmospheric chemistry with accuracy is essential for interpreting these observations and uncovering the physical conditions of distant worlds.

In this workshop, Dr. Shang-Min Tsai (ASIAA) will offer a comprehensive introduction to the principles and techniques of atmospheric chemical modeling. Participants will learn how to simulate atmospheric composition profiles under a range of physical conditions using the open-source VULCAN code developed by Dr. Tsai. Key topics include chemical kinetics, vertical mixing, boundary conditions, and customization of chemical networks. The workshop will feature hands-on examples covering hot Jupiters, Earth-like planets, and other planetary atmospheres. It is designed for students and researchers with interests in planetary science, exoplanetary atmospheres, atmospheric chemistry, and numerical modeling. Join us to explore the atmosphere of different worlds!