Lemos Alves

Lemos Alves is a Full Professor at the Department of Physics, Instituto Superior Técnico (IST). He leads research in plasma physics and engineering, focusing on low-temperature plasmas, plasma modeling, and applications in energy storage, materials science, and space resource utilization. His work includes developing the LisbOn Kinetics (LoKI) simulation tool and advancing plasma technologies for Mars oxygen production. He teaches courses such as 'Low Temperature Plasmas' and 'Plasma Technologies for Materials Processing.'

• Research Interests: Plasma kinetics, non-equilibrium plasmas, plasma-aided nanotechnology, and space exploration applications.

His publications emphasize plasma modeling, plasma-surface interactions, and novel plasma-based materials. Collaborations span institutions globally, addressing challenges in plasma diagnostics and industrial applications. The IST-LISBON database (LXCat) underpins his contributions to open-access plasma data resources.