Ostrikov Kostya

Kostya (Ken) Ostrikov is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology (Australia), leading the Plasma Nanoscience Center Australia (PNCA) as a CSIRO CEO Science Leader and ARC Future Fellow. He holds over 12 adjunct/visiting professorships globally, including positions at Peking University, Zhejiang University, and the University of Sydney. His research focuses on plasma nanoscience, low-temperature plasmas, nanotechnology, and their applications in energy, environment, and healthcare.

Notable roles include:

• Founder and leader of PNCA
• Convenor of the iPlasmaNano International Conference Series
• Recipient of the Inaugural Building Future Award (2012) for sustainable innovations

Research interests span plasma synthesis of nanomaterials, energy-efficient technologies, and biomedical applications. He has secured over $15M in grants, supervised ~157 researchers/students, and authored 470+ papers (H-index 55). Key achievements include pioneering plasma nanoscience as a field and developing deterministic nanofabrication methods.

Awards highlight global recognition: 3 most prestigious physics medals (Australia/Ukraine), 7 fellowships, and top-tier professorial appointments. His work bridges fundamental plasma physics with industrial applications in renewable energy, healthcare, and advanced materials.