Advancing Plasma Engineering Applications


April 5, 2026

Plasma device

From space propulsion to cancer therapy, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Michael Keidar’s latest research across three journals highlights the various applications of plasma engineering. This trio of recent publications he contributed to explores the mechanisms of air-breathing propulsion in npj Microgravity, the opportunities and challenges of on-orbit satellite servicing in npj Space Exploration, and the application of cold atmospheric plasma to treat lung cancer in Scientific Reports.