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Katharina Stapelmann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University, leading the Plasma for Life Sciences research group. Her work bridges plasma physics with biomedical and agricultural applications, focusing on optimizing plasma discharges for macromolecular interactions.
- Education: Ph.D. (2013) and M.S. (2009) in Electrical Engineering from Ruhr University Bochum
Her research spans plasma-liquid interactions, sterilization of medical instruments, wound healing, air purification, and planetary protection. Key methodologies include dielectric barrier discharges, laser-induced fluorescence, and plasma-activated water.
Recent publications emphasize atmospheric pressure plasmas, reactive oxygen species measurement, and biofilm inactivation. Her work impacts biomedical engineering, sustainable agriculture, and advanced plasma diagnostics.
- Scientific Awards: Early Career Award for Plasma Medicine (ECAPM), Mercator Fellowship
Dr. Stapelmann advises graduate researchers like Nicholas Sponsel and collaborates with institutions such as Ruhr University Bochum. She utilizes facilities including the Burlington Laboratory and contributes to the Nuclear Reactor Program.
