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Plasma Engineering and non-equilibrium processing Lab

Texas A&M University College of Engineering
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  • plasma to head
    Plasma to the head: A dielectric barrier discharge plasma for surface sterilization and wound treatment. It’s painless!
  • lightning in water
    Lightning in water - A nanosecond pulsed plasma in liquid used for trace element detection.
  • single electrode corona shockwave
    Plasma induced shockwaves - A single electrode corona discharge in water can produce multiple shockwaves as seen in this highspeed Schlieren video.
  • PlasmaSaber
    Plasma jet - A dielectric barrier discharge plasma. "Sterilization is strong with this one" - not Yoda
  • ElectricPropulsion
    Electric propulsion - An air breathing dense plasma focus device with metal ejecta.
  • ShrimpSnappingOptimmzed2
    Snapping shrimp claw - Bioinspired mechanical device generates plasma in water via cavitation
  • corona array pulsed
    Multiphase Pulsed Plasma Discharge – An electrode array generates multiple plasma discharges on the liquid's surface, treating the liquid through a non-equilibrium process

Welcome to the Plasma Engineering and Non-equilibrium Processing Laboratory at Texas A&M University.

Our lab focuses on the experimental study of microscale and low-temperature plasmas, as well as devices that generate or interact with plasmas. Our work has broad applications—ranging from medical treatments and electronics manufacturing to energy conversion and environmental cleanup. We study non-thermal plasmas, microplasmas, nanoplasmas, and plasma behavior in gases and liquids. You can explore more about these topics on our Research Topics page or through our publications.

This site is designed to share our work, spark interest in plasma science, and connect with others who are curious about or working in this field. We hope to inspire future scientists and engineers while welcoming opportunities for collaboration. Our mission is to conduct fundamental research on the physics of plasmas – the fourth state of matter – and leveraging its unique properties to develop advanced plasma-based technologies for a better future.

Please take a moment to explore the site to learn more about plasmas, our research, and the people behind it. If you have any questions or are interested in working with us, feel free to contact us at dstaack@tamu.edu.

Thanks for visiting and we hope you enjoy your time here!

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