David Jess

Phone+44 (0)28 9097 3052
Emaild.jessqub.acuk

Room 02.022 - New Physics
United Kingdom

Accepting PhD Students

PhD projects

Astrophysics (solar physics):
- Spectropolarimetric studies of MHD waves in the solar atmosphere
- High-cadence imaging of dynamic phenomena in the Sun's lower atmosphere
- Integral field unit (IFU) instrumentation development

Sports Science:
- Heart rate variability and modelling as a pre-cursor of athlete fatigue
- Force vectorisation and collision modelling to examine concussion effects in contact sports
- Machine learning and AI to offer real-time coaching and training strategies

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R1396APL: PATT Travel Grant for Observational Astrophysics at QUB: 2020 - 2022
Jess, D. (PI), Fitzsimmons, A. (CoI), Keenan, F. (CoI), Mathioudakis, M. (CoI), Millar, T. (CoI), Milligan, R. (CoI), Schwamb, M. (CoI), Sim, S. (CoI), Smartt, S. (CoI), Watson, C. (CoI) & de Mooij, E. (CoI)
07/07/2020 → 31/03/2023
Project: Research
R1099APL: STFC PhD Studentship Allocations 2019
Mathioudakis, M. (PI), Ballance, C. (CoI), Fitzsimmons, A. (CoI), Jess, D. (CoI), Keenan, F. (CoI), Millar, T. (CoI), Ramsbottom, C. (CoI), Riley, D. (CoI), Sarri, G. (CoI), Sim, S. (CoI), Smartt, S. (CoI) & Watson, C. (CoI)
11/08/2019 → 30/09/2023
Project: Research
R1915APL: PATT Linked Grant for observational astrophysics at QUB: 2018 - 2020
Jess, D. (PI), Fitzsimmons, A. (CoI), Fraser, W. (CoI), Gibson, N. (CoI), Keenan, F. (CoI), Lacerda, P. (CoI), Maguire, K. (CoI), Mathioudakis, M. (CoI), Millar, T. (CoI), Sim, S. (CoI), Smartt, S. (CoI) & Watson, C. (CoI)
03/07/2018 → 31/03/2021
Project: Research
R6550APL: Prepatory Phase for the European Solar Telescope
Mathioudakis, M. (PI), Jess, D. (CoI) & Keenan, F. (CoI)
10/04/2017 → 30/09/2022
Project: Research
R1710APL: QUB Consolidated Grant in Solar Physics and Solar System Studies 2017 - 2020
Keenan, F. (PI), Fitzsimmons, A. (CoI), Fraser, W. (CoI), Jess, D. (CoI), Lacerda, P. (CoI) & Mathioudakis, M. (CoI)
20/01/2017 → 30/09/2021
Project: Research

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6 Abstract
4 Meeting abstract
4 Review article
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Ballistic power: GPS-derived measurements suitable for the real-time monitoring of neuromuscular fatigue during repeated sprints
McGleenan, E., Grant, S. D. T., McFetridge, L. M., Brown, J. C. J., Shaw, J. W., de Melo Malaquias, T., Montgomery, R. & Jess, D. B., 03 Feb 2026, (Early online date) In: International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 16 p.
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Can instrumental effects obscure the true photospheric wave spectrum?
Berretti, M., Stangalini, M., Jess, D. B., Jafarzadeh, S., Grant, S. D. T., Verth, G., Fedun, V., Chambers, G. & Berrilli, F., 01 Feb 2026, In: The Astrophysical Journal. 997, 2, 7 p., 197.
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Determining the polarization of a Coronal standing kink oscillation using spectral imaging techniques with CoMP
Duckenfield, T. J., Jess, D. B., Morton, R. J. & Jafarzadeh, S., 01 Apr 2025, In: The Astrophysical Journal. 982, 2, 8 p., 202.
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SoFT: Detecting and tracking magnetic structures in the solar photosphere
Berretti, M., Stangalini, M., Mestici, S., Jess, D. B., Jafarzadeh, S. & Berrilli, F., 03 Jan 2025, In: Astronomy & Astrophysics. 693, 7 p., A71.
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The dynamics of small-scale magnetic fields modulated by the solar cycle
Stangalini, M., Verth, G., Fedun, V., Perrone, D., Berretti, M., Bushby, P., Jafarzadeh, S., Jess, D., Giannattasio, F., Keys, P., Bruno, R. & Berrilli, F., 12 Mar 2025, In: Astronomy and Astrophysics. 695, 4 p., L11.
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Andor Insight Award for Captivating Science
Jess, D. (Recipient), Nov 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Ernest Rutherford Fellowship
Jess, D. (Recipient), 24 Jun 2013
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Keith Runcorn prize
Jess, D. (Recipient), Dec 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
NASA Group Achievement Award
Jess, D. (Recipient), Jun 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Robert H. Goddard Exceptional Achievement Award for Science
Jess, D. (Recipient), Jun 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

Examining solar MHD waves and dynamics in the era of data-intensive observations
Jess, D. (Keynote speaker)
05 Feb 2026
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
The Fibre-Resolved opticAl and Near-uv Czerny-turner Imaging Spectropolarimeter (FRANCIS)
Jess, D. (Speaker)
15 Jan 2026
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Wave observations in the solar atmosphere
Jess, D. (Keynote speaker)
24 Sept 2025
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
PhD external examiner for Mr PT Jain Jacob
Jess, D. (Examiner)
30 Jul 2025
Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
PhD external examiner for Mr Matthew Lennard
Jess, D. (Examiner)
05 Jun 2025
Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination

Big data helps GAA club to first senior status in 135 years
Jess, D.
05/09/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
County Armagh PhD student hailed for impact on historic Tullysaran promotion
Jess, D.
05/09/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
GAA moneyball: Astrophysics student uses science to lead club to historic win
Jess, D.
05/09/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Big data, big wins: how solar astrophysics can be a ‘game-changer’ in sports analytics
Jess, D.
18/08/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Government announcement about UKSA/STFC funding awards
Jess, D.
01/03/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research

David Jess

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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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R1396APL: PATT Travel Grant for Observational Astrophysics at QUB: 2020 - 2022

R1099APL: STFC PhD Studentship Allocations 2019

R1915APL: PATT Linked Grant for observational astrophysics at QUB: 2018 - 2020

R6550APL: Prepatory Phase for the European Solar Telescope

R1710APL: QUB Consolidated Grant in Solar Physics and Solar System Studies 2017 - 2020

Ballistic power: GPS-derived measurements suitable for the real-time monitoring of neuromuscular fatigue during repeated sprints

Can instrumental effects obscure the true photospheric wave spectrum?

Determining the polarization of a Coronal standing kink oscillation using spectral imaging techniques with CoMP

SoFT: Detecting and tracking magnetic structures in the solar photosphere

The dynamics of small-scale magnetic fields modulated by the solar cycle

Andor Insight Award for Captivating Science

Ernest Rutherford Fellowship

Keith Runcorn prize

NASA Group Achievement Award

Robert H. Goddard Exceptional Achievement Award for Science

Examining solar MHD waves and dynamics in the era of data-intensive observations

The Fibre-Resolved opticAl and Near-uv Czerny-turner Imaging Spectropolarimeter (FRANCIS)

Wave observations in the solar atmosphere

PhD external examiner for Mr PT Jain Jacob

PhD external examiner for Mr Matthew Lennard

Big data helps GAA club to first senior status in 135 years

County Armagh PhD student hailed for impact on historic Tullysaran promotion

GAA moneyball: Astrophysics student uses science to lead club to historic win

Big data, big wins: how solar astrophysics can be a ‘game-changer’ in sports analytics

Government announcement about UKSA/STFC funding awards

David Jess

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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Projects

Research output

Prizes

Activities

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