Dr. Prajwal Lamichhane is a dedicated researcher currently serving as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Antwerp. His expertise focuses on non-thermal plasma technology and its transformative applications in materials science, plasma catalysis, and environmental processes. Throughout his academic career, he has explored the diverse roles of plasma, from tailoring surface properties to developing sustainable methods for chemical conversion and pollutant degradation. His PhD research centered on the design and characterization of plasma sources, allowing him to work across three interconnected domains: 🔬 Surface Modification – Engineering material interfaces to achieve functional properties such as wettability, adhesion, and biocompatibility. ⚛️ Plasma Catalysis – Harnessing plasma-activated environments to enable selective and energy-efficient chemical transformations. 💧 Pollutant Degradation – Utilizing plasma processes to break down persistent organic pollutants in wastewater, advancing innovative environmental remediation strategies. At the University of Antwerp, Dr. Lamichhane’s current research focuses on the study of plasma-adjusted catalysts for CO₂ conversion in dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) reactors. His work aims to uncover fundamental insights into how catalyst composition and discharge behavior influence conversion efficiency, selectivity, and energy utilization, using dry reforming of methane (CO₂/CH₄) as a model reaction.