Jose Lopez

Jose Lopez, Ph.D. is a Professor of Physics at Seton Hall University and serves as Director of the Office of Grants and Research Services. His research focuses on plasma physics, sustainable engineering, and materials science. Lopez has pioneered work in dielectric materials characterization and cold plasma applications for environmental and agricultural innovation.

He leads initiatives like the Giant LEAP Science Workshop and coordinates the annual Petersheim Academic Exposition, celebrating 27 years of interdisciplinary scholarship. Lopez's work bridges academic research with practical solutions, recently highlighted in collaborations with NASA on plant growth studies using plasma technology.

His articles emphasize cross-disciplinary approaches to plasma science, combining fundamental physics with applications in sustainability and biotechnology. Lopez has secured significant grants through his role in the Office of Grants and Research Services, fostering collaborations such as the dual-degree engineering program with Stevens Institute of Technology.