David B. Graves

David B. Graves is a Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Princeton University, affiliated with the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. He holds a B.S. (1978) and M.S. (1981) from the University of Arizona and a Ph.D. (1986) from the University of Minnesota.

• Research focuses on non-equilibrium plasma for semiconductor fabrication, biomedical applications, and sustainable chemical processing.
• Leadership in plasma-surface interactions, atomic layer etching, and plasma medicine.

His work bridges plasma physics, surface chemistry, and machine learning, addressing challenges in nanofabrication and energy-efficient plasma processes. Notable contributions include plasma-roadmap initiatives and innovations in plasma-enabled additive manufacturing.

Awards: Plasma Chemistry Award (2025), ISPlasma Prize (2024), and multiple fellowships (APS, AVS, IOP).
Labs/Teams: Graves Group, collaborating on plasma applications in nanotechnology and biomedicine.