Conference Description
The Plasma Processing Science GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
Our society faces incredible challenges on multiple fronts. Surging energy demands clash with the necessity to mitigate or even reverse anthropogenic changes to our environment. An ever-increasing fraction of the world population rightfully demands an improvement in its standard of living. In addition, the information technology revolution is far from slowing down, with the rise of artificial intelligence requiring new approaches to handle massive amounts of data.
Can the plasma community provide the fundamental breakthroughs and disruptive technological advancements needed to overcome these challenges?
The 2024 GRC on Plasma Processing Science will address this question by providing a venue for the discussion of cutting-edge and unpublished research while bringing together researchers at all career stages. Presentations will cover a range of relevant topics, from progress in understanding the most fundamentals aspects of plasma generation and plasma-matter interactions, to the application of novel techniques towards the characterization and modelling of plasma processes. Efforts towards the commercialization of novel plasma-related technologies will also be discussed. The associated Gordon Research Seminar will provide unique networking and learning opportunities to students and early-career researchers. The 2024 GRC on Plasma Processing Science aims at not only advancing the frontiers of plasma science and technology, but also at providing a setting for creative thinking and at inspiring the next generation of scientists and researchers.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by March 23, 2024. Please check back for updates.
Plasmas in Medicine and Agriculture
Discussion Leaders
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Deborah O'Connell (Dublin City University, Ireland)
Speakers
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Katharina Stapelmann (North Carolina State University, United States)
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Toshiro Kaneko (Tohoku University, Japan)
Plasmas and Materials
Discussion Leaders
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Uwe Kortshagen (University of Minnesota, United States)
Speakers
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I-Chun Cheng (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
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Ageeth Bol (University of Michigan, United States)
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George Tynan (UC San Diego, United States)
The Plasma-Liquid Interface
Discussion Leaders
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Ester Marotta (University of Padova, Italy)
Speakers
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John Foster (The University of Michigan, United States)
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R. Mohan Sankaran (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States)
Plasmas for the Electrification of the Chemical Industry
Discussion Leaders
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Anthony Murphy (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia)
Speakers
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Tomohiro Nozaki (Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan)
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Xin Tu (University of Liverpool, United Kingdom)
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Maria Carreon (University of Arkansas, United States)
Real Life Impact of Plasmas
Discussion Leaders
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Daphne Pappas (Plasmatreat USA, United States)
Speakers
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Selma Mededovic Thagard (Clarkson University, United States)
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Laurent FULCHERI (MINES-Paris, France)
Modeling in Plasma Science
Discussion Leaders
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Igor Kaganovich (PPPL, United States)
Speakers
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Amanda Lietz (North Carolina State University, United States)
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Ramses Snoeckx (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia)
Advances in Diagnostic and Data Analysis
Discussion Leaders
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David Graves (Princeton University, United States)
Speakers
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Ali Mesbah (University of California Berkeley, United States)
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Amina Hussein (University of Alberta, Canada)
Plasmas for the Information Technology
Discussion Leaders
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Jane Chang (University of California, Los Angeles, United States)
Speakers
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Masaharu Shiratani (Kyushu University, Japan)
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Heeyeop CHAE (Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), South Korea)
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Gottlieb Oehrlein (University of Maryland, United States)
Novel Plasma Sources
Discussion Leaders
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Scott Walton (U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, United States)
Speakers
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Steven Shannon (North Carolina State University, United States)
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James Walsh (University of York, United Kingdom)
The GRC Power Hour™
Organizers
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Deborah O'Connell (Dublin City University, Ireland)
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Maria Carreon (University of Arkansas, United States)
