Uwe R Kortshagen

Professor Uwe R Kortshagen is affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. His research spans interdisciplinary fields connecting fundamental plasma physics with advanced nanomaterials synthesis and optoelectronic applications.

• Research Focus: Nonthermal plasma processing for nanomaterials, silicon nanocrystals, semiconductor manufacturing, optical nanocomposites, and renewable energy materials
• Key Grants: Active projects include Army-funded rare earth element processing with plasma, DOE semiconductor research with 2D materials, and AI safety-focused brain imaging collaborations

Recent work emphasizes ultrafast plasma reduction of iron ore, luminescent solar concentrator greenhouses, and SiGe nanocrystal heterostructures. Awards and honors are not explicitly documented in this profile.