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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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 an array 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. The information technology revolution is far from slowing down, with the rise of artificial intelligence requiring new approaches to handle massive amounts of data. Research and training in plasma processing science as well as the ultimate deployment into services, technological solutions and economic opportunities have the potential to address these issues and drive innovations.
Can the plasma processing science community provide the fundamental breakthroughs and translate them to the large scale to enable society to overcome these challenges?
The 2026 GRC on Plasma Processing Science will address this big question by providing a venue for the discussion of cutting-edge and unpublished research while bringing together researchers at all career stages.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 2026 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.
The conference will consist of nine sessions, on the topics listed below. The conference chair is currently developing their preliminary program, which will include the names of the invited speakers and discussion leaders for each of these sessions. The preliminary program will be available by October 22, 2025. Please check back for updates.
