Stephen Gabriel

Professor Stephen Gabriel is a faculty member at the University of Southampton within the Electrical Power Engineering department. His work focuses on advanced space propulsion technologies and plasma engineering.

• Research interests: Space Propulsion, Electric Propulsion, Plasma Thrusters, Ion Engines

Current research projects include collaborations with the European Space Agency (ESA), EPSRC, and European Union initiatives like H2020. Key projects involve PROMETHEUS (Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace), iFACT (Iodine Thrusters), and PATH (Plasma Antenna Technologies). His publications emphasize ion engine optimization, alternative propellants (Kr/Xe mixtures), and miniature propulsion systems.

Recent articles (2019–2024) highlight developments in hollow cathode technology, plasma source characterization, and electrostatic pump designs for micro thrusters. These works align with subfields like spacecraft maneuverability, plasma discharge modeling, and propulsion system miniaturization.

Professor Gabriel supervises PhD candidates Klevis Gasa and Yuheng Deng, with ongoing collaborations involving researchers such as Igor Golosnoy and Eric Rogers.