Degrees
2009 |
Associate Professor (Doc.) in physics
Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia |
2008 |
Doctor of Natural Sciences (RNDr.) in plasma physics
Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia |
2002 |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) in electrical engineering
Saga University, Saga, Japan |
1994 |
Master of Science (MSc.) in physical electronics
Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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Awards
2022 |
Institute of Physics (IOP) Publishing, Bristol, United Kingdom: Excellent review
report for Plasma Sources Science and Technology rated 5 out of 5 by the journal
Editor for Outstanding - exceptionally detailed and adds valuable insight when
informing decision
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2021 |
Dean of Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics of Comenius University:
Bronze medal for many years of work for the benefit of the Faculty
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2016 |
Dean of Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics of Comenius University: Award for siginificant scientific and teaching activities |
2011 |
Dean of Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics of Comenius University: Award for Science in year 2010 (for significant contribution to atmospheric pressure discharge) |
2001 |
Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan: Award for the excellent conference contribution on at Joint Symposium of IEEJ on Pulse Power and Electrical Discharges |
Employment and
Professional Experience
since 2009
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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2017
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Visiting Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Faculty, Lublin University of Technology, Lublin, Poland
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2014
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Visiting Professor, Laboratoire de Physique des Gaz et des Plasmas (LPGP), Universite Paris-Sud, Orsay, France
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Teaching Activities
Courses |
2022-> |
Seminar for bachelor's thesis - Seminár k bakalárskej práci
[1-OZE-920/10] Bc level |
2022-> |
Practicum in analytical methods in environmental physics - Praktikum z
analytických metód v environmentálnej fyzike
[2-FOZ-121/22] MSc level |
2022-> |
Optical methods for the analysis and treatment of thin layers - Optické
metódy pre analýzu a úpravu tenkých vrstiev
[2-FOS-026/22] MSc level |
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Supervised students |
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Hana BUCHHOLCEROVÁ Mária CÍBIKOVÁ Richard CIMERMAN ... |
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Research Interests and Projects
Research interests
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Atmospheric gas discharges and their fundamental phenomena.
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Environmental and biomedical applications of electrical discharges.
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Plasma diagnostic techniques.
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Research projects
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Electric discharges in capillaries and catalytic monoliths assisted by a surface discharge, their properties and effects on exhaust gas (1/0822/21, 2021-2024, principal investigator: Hensel, K.).Electrical discharges in a contact with catalysts, and plasma catalysis for flue gas cleaning (APVV-20-0566, 2021-2025, principal investigator: Hensel, K.).Mass transfer from gas plasma to water microdroplets, from better understanding to optimization of plasma activated water generation. (1/0596/22, 2022-2025, principal investigator: Janda, M. ).Plasma-liquid interactions and the effects/applications of plasma activated water in medicine and agriculture (APVV-22-0247, 2023-2027, principal investigator: Machala, Z.).Environmental Applications of electrical Discharges for Water and aIr Cleaning, and agriculturE (EnvADWICE) (09I03-03-V3, 2024-2026, principal investigator: Machala, Z.). |
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Publications and Citations
Book chapters: |
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Invited lectures/seminars: |
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Journal papers: |
59
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WoS/SCOPUS citations: |
1419
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Other publications: |
233
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Other citations: |
200
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Book chapters
Machala Z., Tarabová B., Pelach M., Šipoldová Z., Hensel K., Janda M., and Šikurová L.: Bio-Decontamination of Water and Surfaces by DC Discharges in Atmospheric Air, Chapter 3 in: Plasma for Bio-Decontamination, Medicine and Food Security, NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology, Eds.: Z. Machala, K. Hensel, Y. Akishev, Springer, Dordrecht, Netherlands, p. 31-44, ISBN 978-94-007-2851-6, © Springer Science+Business Media B.V. (2012)
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Journal papers
Lavrikova A., Dadi N. C. T., Bujdáková H., Hensel K.: Inactivation pathways of E. coli and S. aureus induced by transient spark discharge in liquids, Plasma Process. Polym. 21 (1), e2300147, 14 pp (2024), https://doi.org/10.1002/ppap.202300147 (2024). abstract download citations: 0 | Kwiatkowski M., Terebun P., Kučerová K., Tarabová B., Kovaľová Z., Lavrikova A., Machala Z., Hensel K., Pawłat J.: Evaluation of selected properties of dielectric barrier discharge plasma jet, Materials 16 (3), 1167, 14 pp (2023). abstract download citations: 0 | Thirunavukkarasu G. K., Hanif M. B., Liapun V., Hensel K., Kupčík J., Lorincik J., Elantyev I., Monfort O., Motola M.: Decrypting the growth of anodic TiO2 nanotube layers in eco-friendly fluoride-free nitrate-based electrolyte for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, Mater. Res. Bull. 165, 112322, 7 pp (2023). abstract download citations: 0 | Janda M., Hensel K., Machala Z., Field T. A.: The influence of electric circuit parameters on NOx generation by transient spark discharge, J. Phys. D Appl. Phys. 56, 485202, 18 pp (2023). abstract download citations: 2 | Kim H.-H., Abdelaziz A. A., Teramoto Y., Nozaki T., Kim D.-Y., Brandenburg R., Schiorlin M., Hensel K., Song Y.-H., Lee D.-H., Kang W.-S., Mizuno A.: Revisiting why DBD can generate O3 against the thermodynamic limit, Int. J. Plasma Environ. Sci. Technol. 17 (2), e02004, 20 pp (2023). abstract download citations: 0 | Cimerman R., Hensel K.: Multi-hollow surface dielectric barrier discharge: Production of gaseous species under various air flow rates and relative humidities, Plasma Chem. Plasma Process. 43, 1411-1433, 23 pp (2023). abstract download citations: 1 | Thirunavukkarasu G. K., Bacova J., Monfort O., Dworniczek E., Paluch E., Hanif M. B., Rauf S., Motlochova M., Capek J., Hensel K., Plesch G., Chodaczek G., Rousar T., Motola M.: Critical comparison of aerogel TiO2 and P25 nanopowders: Cytotoxic properties, photocatalytic activity and photoinduced antimicrobial/antibiofilm performance, Appl. Surf. Sci. 579, 152145, 11 pp (2022). abstract download citations: 0 | Sihor M., Hanif M. B., Thirunavukkarasu G. K., Liapun V., Edelmannova M. F., Roch T., Satrapinskyy L., Plecenik T., Rauf S., Hensel K., Monfort O., Motola M.: Anodization of large area Ti: Versatile material for caffeine photodegradation and hydrogen production, Catal. Sci. Technol. 12 (16), 5045-5052, 8 pp (2022). abstract download citations: 0 | Hanif M. B., Thirunavukkarasu G. K., Liapun V., Makarov H., Gregor M., Roch T., Plecenik T., Rauf S., Hensel K., Sihor M., Monfort O., Motola M.: Fluoride-free synthesis of anodic TiO2 nanotube layers: a promising environmentally friendly method for efficient photocatalyst, Nanoscale 14 (32), 11703, 7 pp (2022). abstract download citations: 0 | Cimerman R., Maťaš E., Sárený M., Hensel K. : Electrical and optical characterization of multi-hollow surface dielectric barrier discharge in configuration with the air-exposed electrode, Phys. Plasmas 29 (11), 113510, 16 pp (2022). abstract download citations: 3 | Thirunavukkarasu G., Monfort O., Motola M., Motlochová M., Gregor M., Roch T., Čaplovicová M., Lavrikova A. Y., Hensel K., Brezová V., Jerigová M., Šubrt J., Plesch G.: Ce surface-modified TiO2 aerogel powder: A comprehensive study of their excellent photocatalytic efficiency in organic pollutant removal, New J. Chem. 45 (9), 4174-4184 (2021). abstract download citations: 0 | Kučerová K., Henselová M., Slováková Ľ., Bačovčinová M., Hensel K.: Effect of plasma activated water, hydrogen peroxide and nitrates on lettuce growth and its physiological parameters, Appl. Sci. 11 (5), 1985, 13 pp (2021). abstract download citations: 6 | Cimerman R., Hensel K.: Generation of honeycomb discharge assisted by micro-hollow surface dielectric barrier discharge, Int. J. Plasma Environ. Sci. Technol. 15 (1), e01003, 13 pp (2021). abstract download citations: 5 | Janda M., Hassan M. E., Martišovitš V., Hensel K., Kwiatkowski M., Terebun P. Pawlat J., Machala Z.: In-situ monitoring of electrosprayed water microdroplets using laser and LED light attenuation technique: Comparison with ultra-high-speed camera imaging, J. Appl. Phys. 129 (18), 183305, 15 pp (2021). abstract download citations: 2 | Kim H.-H., Abdelaziz A. A., Teramoto Y., Nozaki T., Hensel K., Mok Y.-S., Saud S., Nguyen D. B., Lee D. H., Kang W. S.: Interim report of plasma catalysis: Footprints in the past and blueprints for the future, Int. J. Plasma Environ. Sci. Technol. 15 (1), e01004, 39 pp (2021). abstract download citations: 8 | Terebun P., Kwiatkowski M., Hensel K., Kopacki M., Pawłat J.: Influence of plasma activated water generated in a gliding arc discharge reactor on germination of beetroot and carrot seeds, Appl. Sci. 11 (13), 6164, 12 pp (2021). abstract download citations: 5 | Janda M., Hensel K., Tóth P., Hassan M. E., Machala Z.: The role of HNO2 in the generation of plasma activated water by air transient spark discharge, Appl. Sci. 11 (15), 7053, 20 pp (2021). abstract download citations: 15 | Lukačová Z., Švubová R. Selveková P., Hensel K.: The effect of plasma activated water on maize (Zea mays L.) under arsenic stress, Plants 10 (9), 1899, 20 pp (2021). abstract download citations: 1 | Kučerová K., Machala Z., Hensel K.: Transient spark discharge generated in various N2/O2 gas mixtures: Reactive species in the gas and water and their antibacterial effects, Plasma Chem. Plasma Process. 40 (3), 749–773 (2020). abstract download citations: 10 | Cimerman R., Cíbiková M., Satrapinskyy L., Hensel K.: The effect of packing material properties on tars removal by plasma catalysis, Catalysts 10 (12), 1476, 22 pp (2020). abstract download citations: 6 | Machala Z., Tarabová B., Sersenová D., Janda M., Hensel K.: Chemical and antibacterial effects of plasma activated water: Correlation with gaseous and aqueous reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, plasma sources and air flow conditions, J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 52 (3), 034002, 17 pp (2019). abstract download citations: 146 | Kučerová K., Henselová M., Slováková Ľ., Hensel K.: Effects of plasma activated water on wheat: Germination, growth parameters, photosynthetic pigments, soluble protein content and antioxidant enzymes activity, Plasma Process. Polym. 16 (3), 1800131, 14 pp (2019). abstract download citations: 47 | Pawlat J., Terebun P., Kwiatkowski M., Tarabová B., Kovaľová Z., Kučerová K., Machala Z., Janda M., Hensel K.: Evaluation of oxidative species in gaseous and liquid phase
generated by mini-gliding arc discharge, Plasma Chem. Plasma Process. 39 (3), 627-643 (2019). abstract download citations: 46 | Tarabová B., Lukeš P., Janda M., Hensel K., Šikurová L., Machala Z.: Specificity of detection methods of nitrites and ozone in aqueous solutions activated by air plasma, Plasma Process. Polym. 15 (6), 1800030, 12 pp (2018). abstract download citations: 43 | Cimerman R., Račková D., Hensel K.: Tars removal by non-thermal plasma and plasma catalysis, J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 51 (27), 274003, 13 pp (2018). abstract download citations: 26 | Janda M., Hensel K., Machala Z.: Kinetic plasma chemistry model of pulsed transient spark discharge in air coupled with nanosecond time-resolved imaging and spectroscopy, J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 51 (33), 334002 (2018). abstract download citations: 21 | Janda M., Martišovitš V., Buček A., Hensel K., Molnár M., Machala Z.: Influence of repetition frequency on streamer-to-spark breakdown mechanism in transient spark discharge, J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys 50 (42), 425207, 8 pp (2017). abstract download citations: 7 | Janda M., Martišovitš V., Hensel K., Machala Z.: Generation of antimicrobial NOx by atmospheric air transient spark discharge, Plasma Chem. Plasma Proc. 36 (3), 767-781 (2016). abstract download citations: 57 | Janda M., Martišovitš V., Hensel K., Machala Z.: Study of transient spark discharge focused at NOx generation for biomedical applications, J. Phys.: Conf. Series. 768, 012009, 6 pp (2016). abstract download citations: 12 | Janda M., Machala Z., Hensel K., Morvová M.: Transient spark in N2-CO2 mixture above water surface at atmospheric pressure, Acta Phys.. Univ. Comenian. LIII, 15-25 (2016). abstract download citations: 0 | Krupski P., Kwiatkowski M., Terebun P., Diatczyk J., Stryczewska H.D., Pawłat J., Machala Z., Hensel K.: Application of miniature glidarc to rejection of bacterial contamination from the teflon surface, Przeglad Elektrotechniczny 92 (6), 127-130 (2016). abstract download citations: 1 | Hensel K., Kučerová K., Tarabová B., Janda M., Machala Z., Sano K., Mihai C. T., Gorgan L. D., Jijie R., Pohoata V., Topala I.: Effects of air transient spark discharge and He plasma jet on water, bacteria, cells and biomolecules, Biointerphases 10 (2), 029515, 14 pp (2015). abstract download citations: 69 | Janda M., Martišovitš V., Dvonč L., Hensel K., Machala Z.: Measurement of the electron density in transient spark discharge, Plasma Sources Sci. Technol. 23 (6), 065016, 12 pp (2014). abstract download citations: 35 | Kovaľová Z., Tarabová K., Hensel K., Machala Z.: Decontamination of Streptococci biofilms and Bacillus Cereus> spores on plastic surfaces with DC and pulsed corona discharges, Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 61 (2), 24306, 7 pp (2013). abstract download citations: 21 | Machala Z., Tarabová B., Hensel K., Špetlíková E., Šikurová L., Lukeš P.: Formation of ROS and RNS in water sprayed through transient spark discharge in air and their bactericidal effects, Plasma Process. Polym. 10 (7), 649-659 (2013). abstract download citations: 200 | Lukáč P., Mikuš O., Morva I., Zábudlá Z., Trnovec J., Morvová M., Hensel K.: Dependence of the dissociative recombination coefficient of molecular ions Kr2+ with electrons on the electron and gas temperature, Plasma Sources Sci. Technol. 21 (6), 065002, 7 pp (2012). abstract download citations: 7 | Szalay Zs., Ráheľ J., Machala Z., Hensel K.: Assessing the self-cleaning capability of a coplanar barrier discharge with different barrier surface coatings and electrode geometries, Acta Univ. Carolin. Math. Phys. 53 (2), 69-77 (2012). abstract download citations: 0 | Leštinský M., Hensel K.: Temperature influence on properties of microdischarges, IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci. 39 (11), 2186-2187 (2011). abstract download citations: 2 | Hensel K., Machala Z., Tardiveau P.: Capillary microplasmas for ozone generation, Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 47 (2), 22813, 5 pp (2009). abstract download citations: 16 | Hensel K.: Microdischarges in ceramic foams and honeycombs, Eur. Phys. J. D 54 (2), 141-148 (2009). abstract download citations: 57 | Sato S., Hensel K., Hayashi H., Takashima K., Mizuno A: Honeycomb discharge for diesel exhaust cleaning, J. Electrostat. 67 (2-3), 77-83 (2009). abstract download citations: 39 | Hensel K.: Studená plazma ako potenciálny nástroj na zlepšenie účinnosti automobilových katalyzátorov, Čs. čas. fyz. 59 (4), 255-256 (2009). abstract download citations: 0 | Hensel K., Tardiveau P.: ICCD camera imaging of discharges in porous ceramics, IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci. 36 (4), 980-981 (2008). abstract download citations: 12 | Hensel K., Sato S., Mizuno A.: Sliding discharge inside glass capillaries, IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci. 36 (4), 1282-1283 (2008). abstract download citations: 11 | Pawłat J., Ihara S., Hensel K., Yamabe C.: Treatment of surfactants in the foaming column, Chem. Listy 102 (16), s1494-s1497 (2008). abstract download citations: 4 | Hensel K., Sato S., Mizuno A.: Electrical discharge in honeycomb monolith, Chem. Listy 102 (16), s1318-s1321 (2008). abstract download citations: 2 | Machala Z., Janda M., Hensel K., Jedlovský I., Leštinská L., Foltin V., Martišovitš V., Morvová M.: Emission spectroscopy of atmospheric pressure plasmas for bio-medical and environmental applications, J. Molec. Spectrosc. 243 (2), 194-201 (2007). abstract download citations: 289 | Janda M., Martišovitš V., Morvová M., Machala Z., Hensel K.: Monte Carlo simulations of electron dynamics in N2/CO2 mixtures, Eur. Phys. J. D 45 (2), 309-315 (2007). abstract download citations: 15 | Hensel K., Martišovitš V., Machala Z., Janda M., Leštinský M., Tardiveau P., Mizuno A.: Electrical and optical properties of AC microdischarges in porous ceramics, Plasma Process. Polym. 4 (7-8), 682-693 (2007). abstract download citations: 93 | Pawłat J., Hensel K., Ihara S.: Generation of oxidants and removal of indigo blue by pulsed power in bubbling and foaming systems, Czech. J. Phys. 56, B1174-B1178 (2006). abstract download citations: 5 | Janda M., Hensel K., Martišovitš V., Morvová M.: Theoretical study of influence of H2O on parameters of low-temperature plasmas in humid mixtures, Czech. J. Phys. 56, B774-B780 (2006). abstract download citations: 1 | Pawłat J., Hensel K., Ihara S.: Decomposition of humic acid and methylene blue by electric discharge in foam, Acta Phys. Slovaca 55 (5), 479-485 (2005). abstract download citations: 12 | Hensel K., Katsura S., Mizuno A.: DC microdischarges inside porous ceramics, IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci. 33, 574-575 (2005). abstract download citations: 105 | Svetková K., Henseĺová M., Morvová M.: Effects of a carbonization product as additive on the germination, growth and yield parameters of agricultural crops, Acta Agronomica Hungarica 53 (3), 241-250 (2005). abstract download citations: 0 | Hensel K., Matsui Y., Katsura S., Mizuno A.: Generation of microdischarges in porous materials, Czech. J. Phys. 54, C683-C689 (2004). abstract download citations: 15 | Pawłat J., Hensel K.: Discoloration of the solutions in the foaming environment, Czech. J. Phys. 54, C964-C969 (2004). abstract download citations: 14 | Hensel K., Hayashi N., Yamabe C., Morvová M.: Positive DC corona discharge in N2-NO-CO2-O2 mixtures, Jpn. J. Appl. Phys. 41 (R1), 336-345 (2002). abstract download citations: 9 | Hensel K., Yamabe C.: Corona discharge in NOx-COx mixtures, Rep. Fac. Sci. Engrg. Saga Univ. 29 (1), 47-56 (2000). abstract citations: 0 | Hensel K., Morvová M.: The conversion of NOx in a corona discharge with an inner electrode material variation, Contrib. Plasma Phys. 36 (1), 51-61 (1996). abstract download citations: 10 |
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Invited lectures and seminars
Hensel K., Cimerman R., Removal of tars by non-thermal plasma and plasma-catalytic systems (regeneration and re-use of catalysts), 12th International Symposium on Non-thermal Plasma Technology for Pollution Control and Sustainable Energy ISNTP-12 + International Symposium on Electrohydrodynamics ISEHD 2022, Otaru (Japan), August (2022) |
Hensel K., Kučerová K., Tarabová B., Janda M., Henselová M., Machala Z., Atmospheric air plasma discharges and plasma activated water for plasma medicine and agriculture, 7th International Conference on Plasma Medicine ICPM-7, Philadelphia (USA), June 17-22 (2018) |
Hensel K., Atmospheric air non-thermal plasma and its effect on water, bacteria, biomolecules and seeds, Lublin University of Technology, Lublin (Poland), April 24 (2017) |
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Contributions on international conferences and symposia
Cimerman R., Roubíček J., Diňa D., Janda M., Hensel K.: CO2 conversion by nonthermal plasma: Dielectric barrier discharge vs. transient spark, 18th High Pressure Low Temperature Plasma Chemistry Symposium HAKONE XVII, Abano Terme, Padova (Italy), September 1-6, xxx (2024). abstract citations: 0 | Kšanová J., Cimerman R., Oberste-Beulmann C., Satrapinskyy L., Švec P., Hensel K.: Nonthermal plasma regeneration of deactivated catalysts, 18th High Pressure Low Temperature Plasma Chemistry Symposium HAKONE XVII, Abano Terme, Padova (Italy), September 1-6, xxx (2024). abstract citations: 0 | Okruhlicová Z., Hensel K.: Cold atmospheric plasma for mould control, 4th Workshop on Plasma applications for smart and sustainable agriculture, Beograd (Serbia), May 20-22, p. xxx (2024). abstract citations: 0 | more |
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