Nelly Bonifaci

Nelly Bonifaci is a Researcher at Grenoble Institute of Technology affiliated with G2Elab (GreEn-ER), specializing in dielectric properties of liquids/dense gases and optical plasma discharge analysis.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Physics from Université Grenoble Alpes (1992)
• HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) from Université Grenoble Alpes (2008)

Research Interests:
Dr. Bonifaci's work centers on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Liquids with emphasis on Optical Spectroscopy of plasma discharges. She investigates breakdown phenomena across scales from nanometer gaps to cryogenic systems, focusing on streamer dynamics, gas/liquid interfaces, and electrodeless discharge mechanisms. Her research bridges fundamental plasma physics with high-voltage engineering applications.

Publication Trends:
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals dominant themes in nanogap breakdown mechanisms (7/15 papers), double-headed streamer phenomena (5/15 papers), and cryogenic plasma diagnostics (4/15 papers). Key media studied include CO2, SF6, helium, and liquid nitrogen, with growing focus on sensor development for industrial applications.

Professional Service:
She serves as Editor for IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, a premier journal in high-voltage engineering.

Laboratory Context:
Based at G2Elab (21 rue des martyrs, Grenoble), she operates within GreEn-ER's electrical engineering research ecosystem, conducting experimental work on discharge phenomena and optical diagnostics in controlled environments.