Advancing the Science and Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing
The Plasma Science and Technology Division provides a forum for those interested in the entire range of plasma science and technology, extending from fundamental modeling studies to manufacturing applications.
Common themes at PSTD-supported conferences include:
- Plasma-surface and ion-surface interactions
- Plasma diagnostics and modeling
- Plasma sources and systems
- Pattern transfer and feature profile evolution
- Plasma deposition including plasma-enhanced ALD
- Low pressure and atmospheric pressure plasma technologies
- Plasma physics, chemistries and processes
- Plasma-enabled new technologies
Technical Meetings: The PSTD supports advances in plasma science and technology through sessions, tutorials and topical conferences at the annual AVS International Symposium and Exhibition, and through a number of cosponsored topical conferences throughout the year.
Depending on the theme of a particular session at the International Symposium, it can be jointly organized by the PSTD and other divisions with overlapping interests, such as the Surface Science Division, the Applied Surface Science Division, the Nanometer-Scale Science and Technology Division, the Electronic Materials and Processing Division, and the Manufacturing Science and Technology Topical Group.
Awards: The PSTD also provides both professional and students awards annually. more
Officers
Chair
Kenji Ishikawa
email: kenji_ishikawa @ avs.org
Chair-Elect (2027 Chair)
John C. Arnold
email: john_arnold @ avs.org
Past Chair
Angelique Raley
email: angelique_raley @ avs.org
Secretary
Luxherta Buzi
email: luxherta_buzi @ avs.org
Treasurer
Thorsten Lill
email: thorsten_lill @ avs.org
Student Affairs Coordinator
Joseph Vella
email: joseph_vella @ avs.org
Executive Committee
Thierry Chevolleau (2026-2027)
email: thierry_chevolleau @ avs.org
Yu-Hao Tsai (2026-2027)
email: yu-hao_tsai @ avs.org
Catherine B. Labelle (2025-2026)
email: catherine_labelle @ avs.org
Eric Miller (2025-2026)
email: eric_miller @ avs.org
Professional Award
Division and group awards will be given for participation at the AVS International Symposium and Exhibition this November. more
Plasma Prize
For more information and recent winners, click here
Student Awards
John Coburn and Harold Winters Student Award in Plasma Science and Technology
For more information and recent winners, click here
Student Poster Prize
For more information and recent winners, click here
PSTD Young Investigator Award
For more information and recent winners, click here