Uwe Kortshagen's research is in the area of fundamental plasma manufacturing science and plasma materials science. Applications of his research span from renewable energy technologies to nanoscale plasma manufacturing, to new materials for bio-imaging and human health.
Lab
Kortshagen Group - L122-L126
High Temperature & Plasma Laboratory - L120
ME Research Areas
Plasmas
Materials & Mechanics
ME Impact Areas
Energy Transition
Next-Gen Manufacturing
Human Health
Education
Habilitation 1995, Experimental Physics, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
Dr. rer. nat. 1991, Physics, Ruhr-University, Bochum, Germany
Diplomphysiker 1988, Ruhr-University, Bochum, Germany
Professional Background
Ronald L. and Janet A. Christenson Chair in Renewable Energy, 2019-present
Department Head, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2008 – 2018
James J. Ryan Professor, University of Minnesota, Mechanical Engineering, 2015 – 2018
Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2007 – present
Director of Graduate Studies, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2006 – 2008:
Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2003 – present:
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1999 – 2003
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, 1996 – 1999
Lecturer, Physics and Astronomy, University of Bochum, Germany, 1996
Visiting scholar, Physics, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1995 – 1996
Research Associate, Physics and Astronomy, University of Bochum, 1991 – 1995
Scientific & Professional Societies
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
American Chemical Society (ACS)
American Physical Society (APS)
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
International Plasma Chemistry Society (IPCS)
