Jüri Raud

Jüri Raud (born August 6, 1972) is an Associate Professor in Plasma Spectroscopy at the Institute of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Tartu. He has been a dedicated researcher at the University of Tartu since 2000, progressing from Senior Engineer to Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, and currently Associate Professor since 2021. His academic career spans over two decades of research in plasma physics with significant contributions to plasma spectroscopy, plasma chemistry, and plasma medicine applications.

His educational background includes:

• Doctoral Degree in Physics (2009), University of Tartu
• Master's Degree in Physics (2001), University of Tartu
• Undergraduate studies in Physics (1995-1999) and Geology (1990-1995), University of Tartu

Raud's research focuses on plasma spectroscopy, plasma chemistry, and plasma medicine, with particular emphasis on plasma diagnostics, gas discharge physics, and medical applications of plasma. His work bridges fundamental plasma physics with practical applications in materials science and medicine, especially in understanding plasma-liquid interactions and their biomedical implications. He has made significant contributions to understanding ionization processes in various gas mixtures and their applications in plasma medicine.

His recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate a strong focus on plasma diagnostics, plasma medicine applications, and plasma-material interactions. The research trends show a clear progression toward medical applications of plasma, with numerous studies on plasma-activated water, reactive species production, and their effects on cancer cells. His work also maintains strong foundations in fundamental plasma physics, particularly in ionization coefficients and discharge characteristics across various gas mixtures.

Raud has been actively involved in teaching physics at both the University of Tartu and Masaryk University, covering courses in computer hardware, electromagnetism, and laboratory physics. He serves as Chairman of the gas discharge physics seminar at the University of Tartu and as the EFDA JET Technical Contact Person for Remote Participation on fusion experiments in Estonia.

His research group focuses on plasma spectroscopy techniques, plasma diagnostics, and the development of plasma applications in medicine and materials processing. The team collaborates extensively with international partners in the field of plasma physics and fusion research, contributing to both fundamental understanding and practical applications of low-temperature plasmas.