Computational plasma-(bio)materials

We are an interdisciplinary group, with diverse backgrounds comprising plasma physics, condensed/soft matter physics, and mathematics. Our research is focused on understanding the complex interplay of non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasmas and biomaterials (biomolecules) for their applications in medicine, and agriculture. To do this, we develop and employ a multiscale computational approach combining quantum chemistry, classical Molecular Dynamics, and fluid-type models.

Research Profile

Non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasmas generated in gases such as air, O2, N2, He and Ar (flowing into ambient air) consist of chemically active ingredients (reactive oxygen- and nitrogen-based radicals), UV radiation and high electric fields which disturbs metabolism of microorganisms. These plasmas have emerged as a therapeutic modality against bacteria and a wide variety of cancer types. Our goal is to unravel the mechanism of cell death by plasma. To reach our goal, we collaborate extensively with (inter)national experimental colleagues.  

Meet some of our Researchers

Doctoral Candidate

Tijin Saji

Assistant Professor

Behnaz Bagheri

Recent Publications

Our most recent peer reviewed publications

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