Fundamentals of Plasma-Polymer Interactions

Prof. Sabu Thomas is a globally renowned scientist and one of the leading researchers in polymer science and nanotechnology. He currently serves as Professor of Polymer Science & Engineering and was the former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his pioneering work on polymer blends, nanocomposites, green materials, and sustainable polymers. Dr. Prashant Sharma is affiliated with School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham,

B15 2TT, UK. With a background in Materials Science and Engineering, Dr. Sharma specializes in studying materials under extreme conditions, particularly in fusion reactor environments. Beginning his academic journey in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India, Dr. Sharma has conducted research on radiation damage, plasma irradiation, and ion irradiation of metals. Dr. Sharma's research covers areas such as developing insulating materials for fusion applications and studying radiation-induced defects in metals and ceramics, providing insights into the effects of neutron and ion irradiation on material properties, particularly in tungsten under extreme conditions.

Prof. Thierry Belmonte is the Research Director of the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). His research focuses on cold plasmas, with a particular emphasis on material surface applications. His research involves modeling and characterizing high-pressure plasmas and their interactions with surfaces. For the past decade, he has specialized in synthesizing nanoparticles using plasmas in dielectric liquids.