Elmar Slikboer

Dr Elmar Slikboer is a Lecturer in Physics at the School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University. His research focuses on experimental investigations of cold plasmas at atmospheric pressure and their applications across biomedical, surface functionalization, and agricultural domains.

• Education: PhD in Applied Physics (2015–2018) from Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands
• Previous Positions: Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Liverpool (2019–2022) and Ecole Polytechnique (2019)

His research exploits the reactivity of cold plasmas for applications such as sterilization, wound treatment, surface wettability, and green fertilizers. Key techniques include Mueller polarimetry, Thomson scattering, optical emission spectroscopy, and Schlieren imaging, enabling precise control of plasma-surface interactions.

Recent publications highlight his work on plasma jet dynamics, surface charging memory effects, dielectric target charging, and liquid-plasma interactions. These studies emphasize advancements in controllability and reactivity for biomedical and industrial applications.

He contributes to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, covering modules like Fundamental Forces, Nuclear Material Science, and Physics & Technology of Nuclear Reactors.