RTG doctoral student presents at IEEE ICOPS 2026

During the final phase of his doctoral project, doctoral student  David Schreuder (Project E2) attended the IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS), one of the leading international conferences in the field of plasma science and plasma engineering. The conference brought together researchers, students, and industry experts from around the world to discuss current developments in plasma physics, fusion research, plasma medicine, space plasma physics, and many other forward-looking topics. The program included plenary lectures, technical sessions, poster presentations, and numerous opportunities for scientific exchange and networking.

During the conference, David Schreuder presented the results of the E2 project, focusing on chemical conversion processes in electron beam-assisted discharges. The subsequent discussions and constructive feedback from the scientific community were extremely valuable and opened up new perspectives on his research. It was particularly motivating to see how closely his work is linked to current research activities in laboratories around the world.

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Set against the impressive backdrop of the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe provided an inspiring setting for the conference. The natural surroundings made it possible to recharge after intense days of technical presentations and discussions, while the event’s focus remained consistently on scientific exchange and international collaboration. The combination of an excellent conference program and an international research community made participation a particularly enriching experience.

Participating in ICOPS not only gave doctoral student David Schreuder the opportunity to present his research to an international audience of experts but also to broaden his perspective on the field of research. The insight into the latest scientific developments, as well as the exchange with researchers from around the world, were equally motivating and inspiring.