Peter Awakowicz

Peter Awakowicz is a Senior Professor and former head of the Chair of Electrical Engineering and Plasma Technology at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Ruhr-Universität Bochum. His work focuses on plasma physics and technology, with applications in surface treatment, sterilization, and diagnostics. He is affiliated with the Department of Applied Electrodynamics and Plasma Technology, where he leads interdisciplinary research combining experimental plasma science with technological innovation.

Research Interests:

• Plasma-assisted surface modification and thin-film deposition
• Dielectric barrier discharges and atmospheric pressure plasmas
• Plasma sterilization and biomedical applications
• Plasma-catalysis for environmental and energy applications
• Advanced plasma diagnostics and optical emission spectroscopy

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on volatile organic compound (VOC) conversion, NO dynamics in low-pressure plasmas, microdischarge behavior, and plasma-assisted pyrolysis. These works highlight his expertise in both fundamental plasma physics and applied plasma engineering.

Contact & Resources:

• Email: awakowicz@aept.rub.de
• Faculty Page: https://etit.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/faculty/professorships/prof-dr-ing-peter-awakowicz/
• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.de/citations?user=MPKunGAAAAAJ