Alexander Fridman

Alexander Fridman

John A. Nyheim Chair Professor
Director, C. J. Nyheim Plasma Institute
Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics

Alexander Fridman

John A. Nyheim Chair Professor
Director, C. J. Nyheim Plasma Institute
Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics

Degrees / Education

  • PhD, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

Research Interests

Plasma science and technology; pollutant mitigation; super-adiabatic combustion; nanotechnology and manufacturing.

Academic Distinctions

  • 2020 Fellow, National Academy of Inventors 
  • 2019 Plasma Chemistry Award from the International Plasma Chemistry Society (IPCS)
  • 2013 Alma Mater Studiorum Award of Italian Academy
  • 2010 World Plasma Medicine Award, International Society for Plasma Medicine
  • 2006 Outstanding University Research Award, Drexel University
  • 2003 Kurchatov Gold Medal for Achievements in Science and Technology
  • 2001 University of Illinois at Chicago Faculty Research Award
  • 1999 Kaplan University Professorship in Energy Systems
  • 1998/1999 Dupont Research Award for plasma treatment of organic materials

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