David Pai

David Pai is a CNRS Research Scientist at the Plasma Physics Laboratory (LPP) at École Polytechnique, France. His work focuses on nanoscience-oriented plasma physics, particularly the synthesis of nanomaterials using low-temperature plasmas and plasma-liquid/material interactions. He holds a PhD in Physics from École Centrale Paris and has conducted postdoctoral research at institutions including the University of Tokyo and École Centrale Paris.

• Affiliations: LPP (UMR 7648), École Polytechnique, France
• Key Projects: NanoByNano (ANR PRCI), Ionic Propulsion in Atmosphere (EIC Pathfinder)
• Technical Expertise: Raman spectroscopy, nanosecond pulsed discharges, plasma diagnostics

His research spans both fundamental plasma science and applied technologies, addressing challenges in nanomaterial synthesis, aerospace propulsion, and plasma-based energy systems. Recent work includes studies on plasma-liquid interfaces, carbon nanomaterial production under atmospheric conditions, and electroaerodynamic propulsion systems.