Expert in Experimental Plasma Physics and Industrial Applications
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de LausanneIvo Furno is an Adjunct Professor at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and leads the Basic Plasma Physics and Applications group at the Swiss Plasma Center. After earning his master's degree in nuclear engineering from Politecnico di Torino and Ph.D. from EPFL, he completed postdoctoral research at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He is regarded as a world expert in plasma physics, focusing on experimental plasma physics and industrial applications. His research has made significant contributions to understanding plasma turbulence, blob generation mechanisms, and plasma-material interactions. Furno creates important synergies between plasma physics and engineering sciences at EPFL, particularly in developing practical applications for fusion reactors and industry. His recent work includes innovative research in plasma-seed treatments and the development of new plasma diagnostic techniques. Through his leadership at the Swiss Plasma Center, he continues to advance both fundamental plasma physics research and its practical industrial applications.