Computational Methods
for Fusion Transport

Independent research foundation developing machine learning surrogates for tokamak simulation codes.

Registered non-profit (stichting) — Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Research

We apply machine learning methods to accelerate computational workflows in fusion transport modeling — developing surrogates for gyrokinetic transport codes and validating against established physics benchmarks. We build on open-source tools and JAX, and commit to publishing our methods and code openly.

Activity

Lecture session at the 14th ITER International School in Aix-en-Provence, with a slide on burning-plasma core physics projected on screen.
Lecture session — 14th ITER International School, Aix-en-Provence, July 2025.

14th ITER International School — 2025

Tulp Fusion served on the organizing committee for the 14th ITER International School on Integrated Modelling, held in Aix-en-Provence — bringing together over 200 students and lecturers from 39 countries. ITER Newsline →

People

Scientific Leadership

Prof. Sadruddin Benkadda
Scientific Director

CNRS Research Director at Aix-Marseille Universite. Founder of the ITER International School. Co-author of ITER Physics. Published extensively on MHD turbulence, anomalous transport, and nonlinear dynamics in magnetized plasmas.

Dr. Xavier Litaudon
Scientific Advisor

CEA Research Director. EUROfusion project leader for Preparation of ITER Operation. Led the JET Task Force and the final 2023 deuterium-tritium campaigns. Founded CICLOP, the IEA-IAEA coordination network on long-pulse fusion operation. Pioneer of the CRONOS integrated tokamak modelling suite. 250+ publications.

Advisory Board

Christopher Springham
Strategic Advisor

Over 30 years in energy sector communications. Former VP at GE Renewable Energy. Director of Media Relations at Rolls-Royce. White House Media Staff, Clinton administration.

Foundation

Richard Kraaijenhagen
Director

Founded Owlin (ML). Engineering lead for optical diagnostics at Nostics. Applies ML and signal processing methods to fusion simulation workflows.

Linsey Groot
Operations Director

Organizational strategy and governance. Non-profit management background.

Contact

Collaboration and Research Inquiries

Location

Amsterdam, the Netherlands