Degrees
2022 |
Full professor in physics, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia |
2021 |
D.Sc. (Doctor of Science, DrSc.) in physics, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia |
2008 |
Associate professor in physics (Doc.), Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia |
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Awards, Fellowships, Membership of Professional Societies
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President - International Society for Plasma Medicine (ISPM) |
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Assoc. editor of IEEE Transactions on Radiation and Plasma Medical Sciences (journal) |
2016 |
chair of the 6th International Conference on Plasma Medicine |
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Professional Experience
2013:
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visiting professor University of California, Berkeley, USA, Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
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2011:
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invited professor - 1-month research program, Ecole Centrale Paris, France
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since 2008:
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associate professor at Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia; research oriented at atmospheric plasmas and electric discharges and their environmental and biological applications
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Teaching Activities
Current courses:
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Physics of water - Fyzika vody (1-OZE-302)
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Plasma diagnostics - Diagnostika plazmy (2-FFP-111)
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Experimental vademecum - Experimentálne vademecum (3-FFP-001)
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Research Interests and Projects
Research interests
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Fundamental physics of atmospheric pressure plasmas and electrical discharges
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Transient spark and transition discharges (air, nitrogen, N2-CO2-H2O mixtures)
Streamer corona discharges (positive, negative, pulsed)
Discharges with water (bulk and electrosprays)
DC atmospheric pressure glow discharges (air and nitrogen)
DC, AC and pulsed microdischarges in porous ceramics (air and nitrogen)
Microwave atmospheric pressure plasmas (air and nitrogen)
Plasma chemistry and kinetics
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Biomedical and Environmental applications of cold plasmas
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Bio-decontamination (water and surface disinfection from bacteria and biofilms)
Plasma activated water chemistry and bio-effects
Cold plasmas and plasma activated water in dentistry (periodontal biofilms, endodontics)
Cold plasmas and plasma activated water for wound healing and urinary tract infections
Cold plasmas and plasma activated media for cancer treatment (in-vitro)
Flue gas cleaning (abatement of VOCs, combustion exhaust)
Waste carbon benefication in microwave plasma
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Plasma diagnostics: electrical, optical, spectroscopic
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Electrical oscilloscopic measurements
Optical emission spectroscopy
Infrared (FT-IR) and UV-VIS absorption spectroscopy; fluorescence spectroscopy
Optical, scanning and transmission electron microscopy
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Research projects
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Current projects.
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| Electric discharges in capillaries and catalytic monoliths assisted by a surface discharge, their properties and effects on exhaust gas2021-2024, Slovak grant agency VEGA - 1/0822/21Principal investigator: Hensel, K., Associate investigator: Machala, Z.Co-investigator(s): Cimerman R., Janda M., Martišovitš V., Hassan M. E. | | Electrical discharges in a contact with catalysts, and plasma catalysis for flue gas cleaning2021-2025, Slovak Research and Development Agency - APVV-20-0566Principal investigator: Hensel, K., Associate investigator: Machala Z.Co-investigator(s): Cimerman R., Janda M., Martišovitš V., Lavrikova A., Jakubčin D. | | Mass transfer from gas plasma to water microdroplets, from better understanding to optimization of plasma activated water generation.2022-2025, Slovak grant agency VEGA - 1/0596/22Principal investigator: Janda, M. , Associate investigator: Machala, Z. Co-investigator(s): Hensel K., Szárazová K., Hassan M. E., Lavrikova A., Menthéour R. | | Diagnostics of plasma-liquid interface2023-2025, Slovak Research and Development Agency - SK-FR-22-0014Principal investigator: Janda, M., Associate investigator: Machala, Z.Co-investigator(s): Pareek P. | | A step towards new Plasma processing Technology for Medical purposes2022-2024, European Research Executive Agency (REA) - 101066764Principal investigator: Galmiz, O., Associate investigator: Machala, Z. | | Plasma-liquid interactions and the effects/applications of plasma activated water in medicine and agriculture2023-2027, Slovak Research and Development Agency - APVV-22-0247Principal investigator: Machala, Z., Associate investigator: Hensel, K.Co-investigator(s): Cimerman R., Janda M., Galmiz O., Lavrikova A., Okruhlicová Z. | | Environmental Applications of electrical Discharges for Water and aIr Cleaning, and agriculturE (EnvADWICE)2024-2026, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION AUTHORITY - 09I03-03-V3Principal investigator: Machala, Z., Associate investigator: Hensel, K.Co-investigator(s): Cimerman R., Galmiz O., Janda M. |
Former projects.
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Interaction of cold plasma with water, the effects of plasma activated water to biological systems and their uses in medicine and agriculture (APVV-17-0382, 2018-2022, principal investigator: Machala Z.).Effects on atmospheric pressure cold plasmas on bacteria and seeds (SK-PL-18-0090, 2019-2021, principal investigator: Hensel K.).Physical and chemical processes at the interface of low-temperature plasma with water, and their use for bio-medical and agricultural applications. (1/0419/18, 2018-2021, principal investigator: Janda M.).Optical diagnostic of the interaction of water micro-droplets with electrical discharges used for bio-medical and environmental applications (1/0918/15, 2015-2017, principal investigator: Janda M.).Investigation of plasma-cell interaction for bio-decontamination and medical applications (APVV-0134-12, 2013-2017, principal investigator: Machala Z.).Effects of atmospheric pressure cold discharge plasmas to bacteria and cell cultures (SK-RO-0024-12, 2013-2014, principal investigator: Hensel K.).The study of plasma processes in N2-CH4-CO2-H2O mixtures in order to utilize CH4 to partially oxidized hydrocarbons (1/0998/12, 2012-2014, principal investigator: Janda M.).Mechanisms of plasma interaction with cells for bio-decontamination and medical applications (1/0668/11, 2011-2013, principal investigator: Machala Z.).Advanced optical diagnostics and applications of DC and pulsed air discharges (SK-FR-0038-09, 2010-2012, principal investigator: Machala Z.).Biological and chemical decontamination of water in electrical discharges (SK-CZ-0179-09, 2010-2011, principal investigator: Machala Z.).Bio-decontamination by atmospheric electrical discharges (1/0293/08, 2008-2010, principal investigator: Machala Z.).Scaled-up non-equilibrium air plasma (FA8655-09-1-3110, 2009-2010, principal investigator: Machala Z.).System for direct pyrolysis of selected municipal waste with simultaneous exhaust gas cleaning, possibility to produce of liquid fuel and gaseous hydrogen (0267-06 , 2007-2009, principal investigator: Morvova M.).Alumima-based electroceramics for advanced plasma sources (0485-06, 2007-2009, principal investigator: Hensel K.).Scaled-up non-equilibrium air plasma (FA8655-08-1-3061, 2008-2009, principal investigator: Machala Z.).Physical properties of electric discharges in porous materials and their application of car exhaust cleaning (SK-FR-00506, 2006-2008, principal investigator: Hensel K.).Plasma-Assisted Catalysis by Microdischarges in Porous Materials, Investigations of their Physical Properties and Uses for Car Exhaust Cleaning (1/3041/06, 2006-2008, principal investigator: Hensel K.).DC electric discharges in air for chemical and biological decontamination (EAP.RIG 981194, 2004-2007, principal investigator: Machala Z.).Microdischarges in Porous Dielectric Materials, Their Properties and Application for Car Exhaust Cleaning (APVT 20-032404 , 2005-2007, principal investigator: Hensel K.).Atmospheric electrical discharges for bio-decontamination (NATO0981194/07, 2007-2007, principal investigator: Machala Z.).Investigations of the physical properties of dc electric discharges in atmospheric pressure air above water level and the tests of their plasma-chemical and biological effects (1/2013/05, 2005-2007, principal investigator: Machala Z.).Scaled-Up Nonequilibrium Air Plasmas (F49620-01-1-0389, 2001-2004, principal investigator: Kruger C.H.).Ultrasonic and corona discharge devices for respiratory deseases healing and prevention, and for indoor air cleaning (96-513-IV-04, 1996-1998, principal investigator: Morvova M.).
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Publications & Citations
Book chapters: |
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Invited lectures/seminars: |
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Journal papers: |
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WoS/SCOPUS citations: |
2248
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Other publications: |
319
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Other citations: |
226
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Book editor
Machala Z., Hensel K., Akishev Y. (Editors), Plasma for bio-decontamination, medicine and food security, NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A - Chemistry and Biology, Springer, Dordrecht, Netherlands, 487 pp, ISBN 978-94-007-2851-6 (2012)
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Book chapters
Janda M., Machala Z., Joshi R. P., Krasnoperov L., Mededovic Thagard S.:
Electrical discharges,
Chapter 55 in: Encyclopedia of Physicsl Organic Chemistry, Eds.: Wang Z., Wille U., Juaristi E., Wiley, New Jersey, p. 2957-3010 (2017)
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Machala Z., Pai D.Z., Janda M. and Laux C.O.:
Atmospheric Pressure Nanosecond Pulsed Discharge Plasmas, Chapter 6 in: Low Temperature Plasma Technology: Methods and Applications, Eds.: Paul K. Chu, XinPei Lu, CRC Press; 1 edition (July 25, 2013), ISBN-10: 1466509902; ISBN-13: 978-1466509900, (2013)
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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
Kooshki S., Pareek P., Janda M., Machala Z.: Selective reactive oxygen and nitrogen species production in plasma-activated water via dielectric barrier discharge reactor: A, Journal of Water Process Engineering 63, 105477 (2024). abstract download citations: 0 | Warne G. R.; Lim M.; Lamichhane P.; Machala Z.; Hessel V.; Williams P. M.; Fisk I. D.: Esterification and volatile compound manipulation using radiofrequency cold plasma, Innov. Food Sci. & Emerging Technol. 95, 103726 (2024). abstract 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 | more |
Invited lectures and seminars
Machala Z., Plasma gas and liquid chemistry - emphasis on bioactive compounds and their interaction with microorganisms relevant for agricul, 2nd Training School “Cold plasmas to fight microorganisms, viruses & toxins for medical and agricultural applications”, Bari (Italy), February 13-16, p. 17 (2023) |
Machala Z., Hassan M.E., Hensel K., Janda M., HOW REACTIVE SPECIES FROM COLD PLASMA ARE TRANSPORTED INTO LIQUID WATER BULK/AEROSOL, 3rd Plathinium (Plasma Thin Film International Union Meeting), Antibes, (France), September 11-15, p. x (2023) |
Machala Z., Hassan M. E., Pareek P., Kooshki S., Galmiz O., Štípala P., Hensel K., Janda M., ransport of reactive species from plasma discharges into water determines the plasma-activated water properties and applications, 35th International Conference on Phenomena in Ionized Gases XXXV ICPIG, Egmond aan Zee (The Netherlands), July 9-14 , p. (2023) |
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Contributions on international conferences and symposia
Saeed Kooshki, Pankaj Pareek, Robin Mentheour, Mario Janda, Zdenko Machala: Plasma Activated Water (PAW): Sustainable Technology for Wastewater Treatment. Selective production of Reactive Oxygen and Nitro, XXXV ICPIG, 17, July 9-14,, p. 28 (2024). abstract citations: 0 | Hensel K., Tarabová K., Okruhlicová Z., Machala Z., Lukačová Z.: Plasma activated water and its chemically equivalent solutions: Effects on growth, development of selected seed and plants, 4th Workshop on Plasma applications for smart and sustainable agriculture, Beograd (Serbia), May 20-22, p. xxx (2024). abstract citations: 0 | Hensel K., Cimerman R., Kšanová J., Janda M., Machala Z.: Non-thermal plasma regeneration and reuse of pellet catalysts
deactivated by hydrocarbons, 17th International Conference on Electrostatic Precipitation, XVII ICESP, Kyoto (Japan), October 28-31 (2024). abstract citations: 0 | more |
Languages
English, French, Czech - fluent spoken and written
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Russian – advanced
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Italian, German – beginning
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Slovak - maternity language
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