The Adaptive Radiofrequency and Plasma Lab’s research is mainly focused on the interaction of electromagnetic waves and cold plasmas. Current high-frequency systems employing semiconductor-based elements, MEMS, liquid crystals, and ferromagnetic materials are suboptimal for high-power scenarios, and difficult compromises are often required. Hence, we explore innovative ways, including plasma-based techniques, to realize high-power reconfigurable microwave and mm-wave solutions.

On the other hand, although cold plasma is a critical technology in many fields, most current plasma sources are inefficient and energy-hungry units. Thus, we are also dedicated to generating highly efficient plasma elements and arrays using high-frequency techniques for applications such as plasma medicine, decontamination, lighting, and RF electronics. We cover all theoretical, modeling, and experimental aspects of such problems, and our specific effort is devoted to low-cost manufacturing technologies to successfully commercialize these devices, leading to immediate opportunities in many industries.