Addressing Global Challenges with Plasmas

July 21 - 26, 2024

Chair

Vice Chair

Proctor Academy

204 Main Street

Andover, New Hampshire, United States

Venue and Travel Information

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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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GRC on Plasma Processing Science will address this question by providing a venue for the discussion of cutting-edge and unpublished research while bringing together researchers at all career stages.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.

Related Meeting

This GRC will be held in conjunction with the "Plasma Processing Science" Gordon Research Seminar (GRS). Those interested in attending both meetings must submit an application for the GRS in addition to an application for the GRC. Refer to the associated GRS program page for more information.

Conference Program

Sunday
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Arrival and Check-in
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm - 7:40 pm	Introductory Comments by GRC Staff / Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs
7:40 pm - 9:30 pm	Plasmas in Medicine and Agriculture Discussion Leader:
7:40 pm - 7:50 pm	Introduction by Discussion Leader
7:50 pm - 8:20 pm	"Synthesis of Reactive Nitrogen Species Contributing to Plant Disease Control Using Unique Atmospheric Air Plasma Device"
8:20 pm - 8:40 pm	Discussion
8:40 pm - 9:10 pm	"Multimodal Nature of Plasma Medicine: Opportunities for Personalized Treatment"
9:10 pm - 9:30 pm	Discussion
Monday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:30 pm	Plasmas and Materials Discussion Leader:
9:00 am - 9:15 am	Introduction by Discussion Leader
9:15 am - 9:45 am	"Tailoring Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Chacogenides Using Plasma-Enhanced Atomic Layer Deposition"
9:45 am - 10:05 am	Discussion
10:05 am - 10:35 am	Coffee Break
10:35 am - 11:05 am	"Plasma-Assisted Interface Modification for Performance Enhancement in Energy and Memory Devices"
11:05 am - 11:25 am	Discussion
11:25 am - 11:55 am	"The Engineering Challenges of Practical Fusion Energy: What Do We Have to Do to Harness the Power of the Stars?"
11:55 am - 12:15 pm	Discussion
12:15 pm - 12:25 pm	"Time-Resolved Bayesian Analysis of Low-Pressure Misty Plasmas Using a Collisional-Radiative Model Coupled to Optical Emission Spectroscopy"
12:25 pm - 12:30 pm	Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Free Time
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm	The GRC Power Hour™ The GRC Power Hour™ is designed to address diversity and inclusion in the scientific workplace by providing a safe environment for informal and meaningful conversations amongst colleagues of all career stages. The program supports the professional growth of all members of our communities, including ethnicity, race and/or gender identity by providing an open forum for discussion and mentoring. Organizers: and
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Diagnostic and Data Analysis Discussion Leader:
7:30 pm - 7:45 pm	Introduction by Discussion Leader
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm	""Smart" Analysis Techniques for Laser-Produced Plasmas"
8:15 pm - 8:35 pm	Discussion
8:35 pm - 9:05 pm	"Perspectives on Active Machine Learning for Characterization and Control of Plasma Processing of Complex Interfaces"
9:05 pm - 9:30 pm	Discussion
Tuesday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:00 am	Group Photo
9:00 am - 12:30 pm	Plasmas for the Electrification of the Chemical Industry Discussion Leader:
9:00 am - 9:15 am	Introduction by Discussion Leader
9:15 am - 9:45 am	"Plasma Chemistry to Aid the Energy and Materials Transition of the Process Industry"
9:45 am - 10:05 am	Discussion
10:05 am - 10:35 am	Coffee Break
10:35 am - 11:05 am	"Plasma-Activated CO₂: A New Building Block for Sustainable C1 Chemistry"
11:05 am - 11:25 am	Discussion
11:25 am - 11:55 am	"Plasma Catalysis for Gas Conversion: Challenges and Opportunities"
11:55 am - 12:15 pm	Discussion
12:15 pm - 12:25 pm	"Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy Techniques: Insights into a Novel Gas Density Diagnostic & Advances in E-FISH Detection Limits"
12:25 pm - 12:30 pm	Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Modeling in Plasma Science Discussion Leader:
7:30 pm - 7:45 pm	Introduction by Discussion Leader
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm	"Modeling Entwined Plasma Chemistry and Physics"
8:15 pm - 8:35 pm	Discussion
8:35 pm - 9:05 pm	"Moving Beyond Room-Temperature Plasma: Chemical Reaction Mechanisms to Address Global Challenges"
9:05 pm - 9:30 pm	Discussion
Wednesday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:30 pm	Real Life Impact of Plasmas Discussion Leader:
9:00 am - 9:15 am	Introduction by Discussion Leader
9:15 am - 9:45 am	"From Lab to Life: Translating Academic Research into Real-World Applications in Plasma Science"
9:45 am - 10:05 am	Discussion
10:05 am - 10:35 am	Coffee Break
10:35 am - 11:05 am	"Methane Pyrolysis by Thermal Plasma: The Start of a New Era for Industry Decarbonization"
11:05 am - 11:25 am	Discussion
11:25 am - 11:55 am	"Plasma and Machine Learning Challenges in the Semiconductor Industry"
11:55 am - 12:15 pm	Discussion
12:15 pm - 12:25 pm	"Preheating in a 915 MHz CO₂ Microwave Plasma: Unlocking the Potential for Heating Recycling in Plasma Systems"
12:25 pm - 12:30 pm	Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	The Plasma-Liquid Interface Discussion Leader:
7:30 pm - 7:45 pm	Introduction by Discussion Leader
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm	"Plasma Discharge in Ionic Liquid-based Liquid Fuels and Plasma Assisted Combustion of Zero-Carbon Fuels"
8:15 pm - 8:35 pm	Discussion
8:35 pm - 9:05 pm	"Plasma-Liquid Processes for Sustainable Fixation of Nitrogen: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"
9:05 pm - 9:30 pm	Discussion
Thursday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:00 am	Business Meeting Nominations for the Next Vice Chair(s); Complete the GRC Evaluation Forms; Election of the Next Vice Chair(s)
9:00 am - 12:30 pm	Plasmas for the Information Technology Discussion Leader:
9:00 am - 9:15 am	Introduction by Discussion Leader
9:15 am - 9:45 am	"Tuning Plasma CVD Film Properties by Plasma Control"
9:45 am - 10:05 am	Discussion
10:05 am - 10:35 am	Coffee Break
10:35 am - 11:05 am	"Challenges in Plasma Etching for Microelectronics Nanofabrication"
11:05 am - 11:25 am	Discussion
11:25 am - 11:55 am	"Plasma-Enhanced Atomic Layer Etching for Semiconductor Devices"
11:55 am - 12:15 pm	Discussion
12:15 pm - 12:25 pm	"Plasma-Assisted Catalysis: A Reference Reactor to Investigate Catalytic Effects of Tailored Materials"
12:25 pm - 12:30 pm	Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Novel Plasma Sources Discussion Leader:
7:30 pm - 7:45 pm	Introduction by Discussion Leader
7:45 pm - 8:15 pm	"Pulsed RF Plasmas: Circuit Design for the Control of Transients to Obtain Optimal Conditions for Plasma Processing"
8:15 pm - 8:35 pm	Discussion
8:35 pm - 9:05 pm	"Tailored Nanosecond Pulses for the Manipulation of Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Characteristics"
9:05 pm - 9:30 pm	Discussion
Friday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
9:00 am	Departure

Contributors

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