Dr. Magesh Thiyagarajan Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Science & Engineering, Engineering

Office: Science and Technology EN 222D, Office Phone: (361) 825-2144, Email: magesh@tamucc.edu

Education

MBA, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, 2015. PhD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2008. MS, University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 2004. BS, University of Madras - India, 2001. Diploma in Computer Applications, TATA Infotech, India, 2000.

Licensures and Certifications

Biological Defense Safety Training. Entrepreneurial Business Certification, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Hiring the Right People, General Electric (GE). Intellectual Property for Technologists, General Electric (GE). Laser Safety Training License (Class IV Laser), Laser Institute of America. Responsible Conduct of Research - Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative. Six Sigma - Green Belt Certification, General Electric (GE). TRIZ (Innovative way for new ideas), General Electric (GE). Program Evaluator Certification, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). (2016 - Present). Texas Professional Engineer (PE) License, Texas Board of Professional Engineers. (2016 - Present). Leadership, Excellence And Development (LEAD), Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. (2015 - Present). Certificate of Online Course Delivery and Peer-Review, Office of Distance Education and Learning Technologies (ODELT), Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, TX. (2014 - Present). Certificate of Online Course Design and Development, Office of Distance Education and Learning Technologies (ODELT), Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, TX. (2014 - Present). Certificate of Professional Development in Best Practices for Online Course Design, Office of Distance Education and Learning Technologies (ODELT), Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, TX. (2014 - Present). Training on Student Metacognition and Motivation: Advancing STEM Learning for all Students, STEM Summer Program, STEM Outreach, Access, and Retention (SOAR), Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, TX. (2014 - Present).

Professional Employment

Associate Professor, School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. (2014 - Present). Director, Plasma Engineering Research, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. (July 2009 - Present). Assistant Professor, School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. (July 2009 - 2014).

Lead Engineer, General Electric Company (GE). (March 2008 - June 2009).

Key Lead on Plasma Medicine and Plasma Sterilization of Medical Devices. Task leader and key contributor for large scale waste gasification project. Extensive engineering, R&D and process control in optical data storage project. EIT – Electrical Impedance Tomography for brain and lung strokes. Technology, market research, fetched government proposals for a total of $1.6 Million.

Research Fellow, University of Wisconsin – Madison, WI. (June 2004 - February 2008).

Laser and RF Plasmas for Industrial and Military Applications The principal focus of my research is to design, implement, diagnose and characterize the laser induced plasmas for advanced industrial and military application. Proposed and written a research proposal and received a competitive grant of $150,000. Designed and built experimental setups to characterize high power 10 MW UV laser focused plasma in the presence of dielectric window materials for micro machining. Collaborated with MIT and Texas Tech University research groups for optimized results. Supervised and guided undergraduate and graduate research assistants.

Teaching Assistant, University of Wisconsin – Madison, WI. (August 2004 - June 2006).

Taught Electric Circuits Laboratory Course – for four semesters with class strength of 30. Organized tutorials to clarify course material. Wrote instruction manual to help students use software and hardware in a better way. Class scored 7% higher in final than any of the professor’s former classes. Exceptional student feedback for all four semesters. Received the Honorable mention for exceptional teaching performance during 2004 – 05. Received the Best Teaching Assistant Award for the 2005 – 06 academic year.

Scientific Consultant, ASI Technology Corporation. (June 2003 - June 2004).

Designed and developed a novel plasma Stealth antenna prototype for military applications. Scientific Consultant, Michael Grace Grant. (August 2002 - June 2004).

Developed a 25 kV High-Voltage experimental plasma ball lightning system Research Assistant, University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN. (August 2002 - May 2004).

Developed an effective biological plasma decontamination system- Patent Pending. Presented research results to funding sources and fetched $2 Million for further research. Designed a commercial model of the plasma decontamination unit.

Project Coordinator, Engineering Enterprises. (August 2001 - June 2002).

Designed Analog and Digital IC circuit design using TTL and LSI chips. Team Leader: Designed and implemented a Transistor Curve Tracer project.

Intern, General Electric Company – Alstom. (2001).

Professional Memberships

American Society for Engineering Education Young Business Professionals of the Coastal Bend NASA Texas Space Grant Consortium ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers LSAMP - Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation McNair Scholars Program Sigma Xi Toastmasters International Club MIT Entrepreneur's Club

HKN - Eta Kappa Nu - Electrical Engineering Honors Society TBP - Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honors Society IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers NPSS - Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society

TEACHING

Teaching Experience

BIOL 4396, DIS: Advanced Topics: Plasma Science in Biology BIOL 5102, GRADUATE DEFENSE SEMINAR BIOL 5392, THESIS PROPOSAL BIOL 5393, THESIS RESEARCH BIOL 5394, THESIS SUBMISSION BIOL 5396, DIS: Ionized Non-Thermal Plasma effects on E. Coli BIOL 5940, PROJECT RESEARCH ENGR 2322, MATERIALS SCIENCE ENGR 4390, Selected Topics: Advanced Plasma Engineering and Applications ENTC 3410, MATERIAL SCIENCE ENTC 4496, DIS: Design and Fabrication of Conveyor System with Variable Speeds HONR 4195, PROJECT OF EXCELLENCE MEEN 4330, INTRO PLASMA ENGINEERING/APPS MEEN 4396, DIS: Advanced Topics in Plasma Engineering

Non-Credit Instruction

Technology Entrepreneurship - Capstone Class. (2015). BIOL 5940: MS Graduate Thesis Research. (2012). Plasmas in the Engineering & Science Field, Presented to the Introduction to Engineering Class - Fall 2010. (October 2011). Plasmas in the Engineering & Science Field, Presented to the Introduction to Engineering Class - Fall 2010. (March 2011). Plasmas in the Engineering & Science Field, Presented to the Introduction to Engineering Class - Fall 2010. (October 2010). Plasmas in the Engineering & Science Field. (October 2009). Introduction to Plasma Science and Engineering, Freshman Seminar Series. (October 2009).

Teaching Awards and Honors

Excellence in Teaching Innovation (Joint Nominee), Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. (2015). Highlighted for new pedagogical improvements in teaching, Office of Distance Education and Learning Technologies. (2014). Distinguished Faculty Speaker Ted Talk – Islander Forum, TAMUCC. (2013). Best Project Award - Joseph Gloria, Ryan Ramon, Alberto Salazar, Magesh Thiyagarajan, Capstone Project - Automated Plasma Decontamination Unit for Food Industry, The Corpus Christi Section of the IEEE. (2011). NSF Travel Award for ASEE Integrating Sustainability in Engineering Courses workshop, NSF. (2010). Best Teaching Assistant Award, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Univ. of Wisconsin Madison. (2005). University of Madras Gold Medalist, University of Madras. (2001).

SCHOLARLY AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

Publications

Refereed

Books

Thiyagarajan, M. (2016). Cold Plasma Technologies & Applications (ISBN-13: 978-3330006485) (pp. 180). LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Laser Induced Plasmas & Optical Diagnostics: Infrared & Ultraviolet Laser Breakdown Plasmas & Shadowgraphy, Interferometry, Optical Emission Spectroscopy Diagnostics (pp. 268 pages, (ISBN: 978-3846548745)). LAP LAMBERT.

Book Chapters

Thiyagarajan, M., Sarani, A., Gonzales, X. (2013). Characterization of an Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet and its Applications for Disinfection and Cancer Treatment. Health Technology and Informatics (vol. 184, pp. 443 - 449). IOS Press. Thiyagarajan, M., Gonzales, X., Anderson, H. (2013). Regulated Cellular Exposure to Non-Thermal Plasma Allows Preferentially Directed Apoptosis in Acute Monocytic Leukemia Cells. Health Technology and Informatics (vol. 184, pp. 436 - 442). IOS Press.

Conference Proceedings

Thiyagarajan, M., Xu, H., Avalos, C., Matheson, A., Swinny, E. (2016). A Novel Plasma Actuated Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Alberta, Canada: 43rd IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS). Thiyagarajan, M. (2016). Characterization of Laser Plasma Induced Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles in Water. Alberta, Canada: 43rd IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS). Patel, K., Vemulapalli, S., Pokala, N. (2016). Cold Plasma Technology Assisted Neuroblastoma Cancer Treatment. TAMUS 13th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium. Matheson, A., Avalos, C., Thiyagarajan, M. (2016). Design and Development of Plasma Actuators for Aerodynamic Control of Unmanned Ariel Vehicles (UAVs). TAMUS 13th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium. Avalos, C., Matheson, A., Thiyagarajan, M. (2016). Design and Development of Portable Power Supplies for Plasma Actuators to Aerodynamically Control Unmanned Ariel Vehicles (UAVs). TAMUS 13th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium. Thiyagarajan, M., Rhoden, A., Denny, D. (2016). Measurements and Modeling of Laser Induced Plasma Dynamics in Gases and Liquids. Alberta, Canada: 43rd IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS). Thiyagarajan, M., Turner, J., Pinnell, L., Tallman, J., Moreno, E. (2016). Non Thermal Atmospheric Pressure Air Plasma Treatment For Food Safety. Alberta, Canada: 43rd IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS).

Thiyagarajan, M., Patel, K. (2016). Non-Thermal Plasma Jet For Treatment of Neuroblastoma Cancer Cells. Alberta, Canada: 43rd IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS). Thiyagarajan, M. (2014). An Emerging Cold Plasma Technology for Bioengineering - Apoptotic Activation in Leukemia Cancer Cells by Novel Cold Plasma Technology. Urbana-Champaign, Illinois: Frontiers in Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. Thiyagarajan, M., Gonzales, X. (2014). Atmospheric Pressure Resistive Barrier Low Temperature Plasma Treatment for Food Industry. Washington, DC: 41st IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS/BEAMS). Thiyagarajan, M., Nicula, C., Sarani, A. (2014). Characterization of Non-Thermal Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet in Helium, Argon and Oxygen Gas Mixtures. Washington, DC: 41st IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS/BEAMS). Thiyagarajan, M. (2014). Diagnostics of laser Induced Plasmas in Different Phases and at phase boundaries using Laser Shadowgraphy, Two-wavelength Laser Interferometry, Schlieren Imaging and Optical Emission Spectroscopy. Washington, DC: 41st IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS/BEAMS). Thiyagarajan, M., Anderson, H., Gonzales, X. (2014). Induction of Apoptosis in Human Myeloid Leukemia Cells by Remote Exposure of Resistive Barrier Cold Plasma. Washington, DC: 41st IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS/BEAMS). Anderson, H., Gonzales, X., Valdes, S., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Activation of Apoptotic Cell Death in Human Myeloid Leukemia Cells by RNS: A Novel Antitumor Approach Using Resistive Barrier Plasma. San Francisco, California: 40th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS). Gonzales, X., Vidal-Martínez, G., Ausland, J., Thiyagarajan, M., Hoang Pham, K. (2013). Air Plasma Jet Induced Bacterial Inactivation in Food Environments. San Francisco, California: 40th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS). Valdez, S., Anderson, H., Gonzales, X., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Application of Non-thermal Plasma on Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells to Induce Apoptosis. College Station, TX: 9th Annual LSAMP Conference (Best Paper Award). Valdez, S., Anderson, H., Gonzales, X., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Application of Non-thermal Plasma on Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells to Induce Apoptosis. Corpus Christi, TX: Sigma Xi 12th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium (Best Paper Award). Thiyagarajan, M., Sarani, A., Gonzales, X. (2013). Characterization of an Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet and its Applications for Disinfection and Cancer Treatment. San Diego, CA: Annual MMVR20/NextMed Conference. Sarani, A., Nicula, C., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Characterization of Non-Thermal Atmospheric Pressure Helium Plasma Jet for Biomedical Applications. San Francisco, California: 40th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS). Cantu, D., Chancellor, J., Gonzales, X., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Cold Plasma Stimulated Anti-infection Accelerated Wound Healing. Corpus Christi, TX: Sigma Xi 12th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium (Best Paper Award).

Cantu, D., Chancellor, J., Gonzales, X., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Cold Plasma Stimulated Anti-infection Accelerated Wound Healing. College Station, TX: 9th Annual LSAMP Conference (Best Paper Award. Ausland, J., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Deactivation of Vibrio Vulnificus, Salmonella Typhimurium and Bacillus cereus vegetative cells and spores by a non-thermal plasma for food industry applications. Corpus Christi, TX: TAMUCC, Undergraduate Research Seminar. Ausland, J., Thiyagarajan, M., Gonzales, X. (2013). Deactivation of Vibrio Vulnificus, Salmonella Typhimurium and Bacillus cereus vegetative cells and spores by a non-thermal plasma for food industry applications. San Antonio, TX: SACNAS National Conference. Aleman-Aleman, E., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Developing a Biosensor Capable of Monitoring Substances Released from a Hydrogel. Kingsville, TX: 11th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium. Sarani, A., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Development of Sterilization Device Using Non-thermal Plasma Jets Induced by Atmospheric Pressure Dielectric Barrier Discharge. San Antonio, TX: SACNAS National Conference. Ausland, J., Vidal, G., Pham, K., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Effective deactivation of Bacillus cereus and Salmonella Typhimurium in chicken poultry, eggs, tomato and papaya using non-thermal plasma. Corpus Christi, TX: Sigma Xi 12th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium (Best Paper Award). Ausland, J., Vidal, G., Pham, K., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Effective deactivation of Bacillus cereus and Salmonella Typhimurium in chicken poultry, eggs, tomato and papaya using non-thermal plasma. College Station, TX: 9th Annual LSAMP Conference (Best Paper Award. Gonzalez, M., Chancellor, J., Gonzales, X., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Effects of Non-thermal Plasma on Fibroblast Proliferation. Kingsville, TX: 11th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium. Thiyagarajan, M., Williamson, K. (2013). Experimental Investigation of 1064 nm IR Laser Induced Plasmas in Gases and in Liquids. San Francisco, California: 40th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS). Nicula, C., Thiyagarajan, M., Sarani, A. (2013). Experimental Study of the Discharge in Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jets Generated in Ar/O2 Mixture. San Antonio, TX: SACNAS National Conference. Anderson, H., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). In Vitro Cold Plasma Treatment Induction of Apoptosis in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cancer Cells. Corpus Christi, TX: TAMUCC, Graduate Research Thesis Defense Seminar, College of Science and Engineering. Thiyagarajan, M., Williamson, K. (2013). Laser Shadowgraphy, Two-Wavelength Laser Interferometry, Schlieren Imaging and Optical Emission Spectroscopy Diagnostics of Laser Induced Plasmas in Different Phases and at Phase Boundaries. San Francisco, California: 40th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS). Torno, C., Sarani, A., Nicula, C., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Non-Thermal Plasma Jets for Biomedical Applications – Research and Review. Corpus Christi, TX: Sigma Xi 12th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium (Best Paper Award). Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Paradigm Shift by Cold Plasma Research in Food Safety and Bio-Medical Applications. San Antonio, TX: SACNAS National Conference.

Thiyagarajan, M., Gonzales, X., Anderson, H. (2013). Regulated Cellular Exposure to Non-Thermal Plasma Allows Preferentially Directed Apoptosis in Acute Monocytic Leukemia Cells. San Diego, CA: Annual MMVR20/NextMed Conference. Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Scalable Nanoparticle Synthesis in Liquids Using Laser Induced Plasmas at Phase Boundaries. San Francisco, California: 40th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS). Le, V., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Surface Modification of Polyethylene Films using Rf Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet. Kingsville, TX: 11th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium. Sarani, A., Thiyagarajan, M., Valdez, E., Ferdin, V. (2013). Surface Modification of Polyethylene Terephthalate and Polylactic Acid by Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma Jet. San Francisco, California: 40th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS). Ferdin, V., Sarani, A., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Surface Modification of Polyethylene Terephthalate by Atmospheric Pressure Non-thermal Plasma Jet. Corpus Christi, TX: Sigma Xi 12th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium (Best Paper Award). Ferdin, V., Sarani, A., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Surface Modification of Polyethylene Terephthalate by Atmospheric Pressure Non-thermal Plasma Jet. College Station, TX: 9th Annual LSAMP Conference (Best Paper Award. Valdes, E., Sarani, A., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Surface modification of Polyurethane sheets using an atmospheric pressure RF plasma jet in helium/oxygen gas mixture. Corpus Christi, TX: Sigma Xi 12th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium (Best Paper Award). Valdes, E., Sarani, A., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Surface modification of Polyurethane sheets using an atmospheric pressure RF plasma jet in helium/oxygen gas mixture. College Station, TX: 9th Annual LSAMP Conference (Best Paper Award. Ferdin, V., Rodriguez, F., Valdes, E., Thiyagarajan, M. (2012). Atmospheric Pressure Non-thermal Plasma Assisted Surface Energy Modification of Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications. (Corpus Christi, TX: 8th Annual LSAMP Conference, 2012). Valdes, E., Thiyagarajan, M. (2012). Characterization of Diffused Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma Reactive Gas Species for Surface Treatment. (Corpus Christi, TX: 8th Annual LSAMP Conference (Best Paper Award), 2012). Thiyagarajan, M., Vidal, G., Doyoungan, A., Thi Pham, H. (2012). Cold plasma inactivation of Escherichia coli on agar plates as an alternative sterilization method and its effect on bacterial growth. (San Francisco, CA: 112th ASM - American Society for Microbiology Conference (Featured Paper), 2012). Ausland, J., Vidal, G., Thiyagarajan, M. (2012). Deactivation of Bacillus cereus Vegetative Cells and Spores by a Non-thermal Indirect Plasma Exposure for Food Industry. (Corpus Christi, TX: 8th Annual LSAMP Conference (Best Paper Award), 2012). Ausland, J., Thiyagarajan, M., Vidal, G. (2012). Deactivation of Salmonella Typhimurium, Bacillus cereus vegetative cells and spores by a non-thermal indirect plasma for food industry applications. (Seattle, WA: SACNAS National Conference, 2012).

Thiyagarajan, M., Vidal, G., Thi Pham, H., Ausland, J. (2012). Effect of Non-thermal Plasma Exposure on Regrowth Potential of Foodborne and Nosocomial Pathogens. (Edinburgh, Scotland: 39th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS), 2012). Thiyagarajan, M., Thi Pham, H., Vidal, G., Ausland, J. (2012). Effective non-thermal plasma deactivation of Bacillus cereus and Salmonella Typhimurium in chicken poultry, eggs, tomato and papaya. (Galveston, TX: 10th Annual Pathways Research Conference, 2012). Anderson, H., Thiyagarajan, M., Gonzales, X. (2012). In Vitro Cold Plasma Treatment Inducing Apoptosis in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cancer Cells. (Corpus Christi, TX: TAMUCC ELITE Graduate Symposium (Best Paper Award). Anderson, H., Norfolk, M., Thiyagarajan, M., Gonzales, X. (2012). In Vitro Cold Plasma Treatment Inducing Apoptosis in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cancer Cells. (Galveston, TX: 10th Annual Pathways Research Conference, 2012). Anderson, H., Thiyagarajan, M., Gonzales, X. (2012). In Vitro Cold Plasma Treatment Inducing Apoptosis in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cancer Cells. (Seattle, WA: SACNAS National Conference (Best Paper Award), 2012). Anderson, H., Norfolk, M., Thiyagarajan, M., Gonzales, X. (2012). In Vitro Cold Plasma Treatment Inducing Apoptosis in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cancer Cells. (Corpus Christi, TX: TAMUCC 2nd Annual S&E Graduate Student Research Forum, 2012). Sarani, A., Thiyagarajan, M. (2012). Non-thermal Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet for Biomedical Applications. (Seattle, WA: SACNAS National Conference, 2012). Norfolk, M., Gonzales, X., Thiyagarajan, M. (2012). Non-thermal Ionized Plasma Induction of Pre-programmed Cell Death in Acute Monocytic Leukemia Cells. (Seattle, WA: SACNAS National Conference, 2012). Thiyagarajan, M., Gonzales, X., Anderson, H., Norfolk, M. (2012). Non-thermal Plasma Induction of Pre-Programmed Cell Death in Monocytic Leukemia Cells. (Edinburgh, Scotland: 39th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS), 2012). Norfolk, M., Gonzales, X., Anderson, H., Thiyagarajan, M. (2012). Non-thermal Plasma Induction of Pre-programmed Cell Death in Monocytic Leukemia Cells. (Corpus Christi, TX: 8th Annual LSAMP Conference, 2012). Thiyagarajan, M., Williamson, K. (2012). Optical Diagnostics and Breakdown Scaling of 1064 nm Laser Induced Plasmas in Air and other Phase Boundaries. (Edinburgh, Scotland: 39th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS), 2012). Ausland, J., Thiyagarajan, M., Gonzales, X. (2012). Plasma Treatment Inducing Wound Healing. (Corpus Christi, TX: TAMUCC 2nd Annual S&E Graduate Student Research Forum, 2012). Thiyagarajan, M., waldbesser, l. (2012). Portable Plasma Medical Device for Infection Treatment. (Newport Beach, CA: Annual MMVR19/NextMed Conference, 2012). Thiyagarajan, M. (2012). Portable Plasma Medical Device Research Review. (Frederick, MD: TATRC - Blood Products & Safety Product Line Review, 2012). Thi Pham, H., Thiyagarajan, M., Vidal, G. (2012). Sterilization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa with non thermal plasma and the effect of non-thermal plasma on bacterial growth. (Corpus Christi, TX: TAMUCC Honors Symposium, 2012).

Ferdin, V., Rodriguez, F., Thiyagarajan, M., Sarani, A. (2012). Surface Energy Modification of Polymeric Substrates for Biomedical Applications by Atmospheric Pressure Non-thermal Plasma Jet. (Seattle, WA: SACNAS National Conference, 2012). Valdes, E., Thiyagarajan, M., Sarani, A. (2012). Surface modification of planar Polyurethane using an atmospheric pressure RF plasma jet in helium/oxygen gas mixture. (Galveston, TX: 10th Annual Pathways Research Conference, 2012). Valdes, E., Thiyagarajan, M., Sarani, A. (2012). Surface modification of planar Polyurethane using an atmospheric pressure RF plasma jet in helium/oxygen gas mixture. (Seattle, WA: SACNAS National Conference (Best Paper Award), 2012). Vidal, G., Thi Pham, H., Thiyagarajan, M. (2012). The effect of cold plasma on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa growth and its potential use as an alternative method for infection treatment. (San Francisco, CA: 112th ASM - American Society for Microbiology Conference, 2012). Thi Pham, H., Thiyagarajan, M., Vidal, G. (2012). The effect of the non-thermal plasma on the sterilization and growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aerunginosa for medical applications. (Seattle, WA: SACNAS National Conference, 2012). Thiyagarajan, M., waldbesser, l., Whitmill, A. (2012). THP-1 Leukemia Cancer Treatment Using Portable Plasma Device. (Newport Beach, CA: Annual MMVR19/NextMed Conference, 2012). Thiyagarajan, M. (2012). THP-1 Leukemia Cancer Treatment Using Portable Plasma Device. (Bryan, TX: Texas A&M Cancer Research Council - CRC Cancer Research Colloquium, 2012). Anderson, H., Thiyagarajan, M., waldbeser, l., Gonzalez, X., Norfolk, M., Whitmill, A. (2011). Apoptotic Behavior in THP-1 Acute Monocytic Leukemia Cancer Cells Induced by Nonthermal Plasma. College Station, TX: 9th Annual Pathways Research Conference. Ausland, J., Thiyagarajan, M., Vidal, G. (2011). Deactivation of Escherichia coli using a Novel Cold Plasma Technology and its effect on the bacterial growth. College Station, TX: 9th Annual Pathways Research Conference. Yang, B., Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Electrical Conductivity Characterization of Novel TAMUCC Stoneware Ceramic at Various Experimental Conditions. College Station, TX: 9th Annual Pathways Research Conference. Norfolk, M., Thiyagarajan, M., waldbeser, l., Gonzalez, X., Anderson, H., Whitmill, A. (2011). Nonthermal Ionized Plasma Induction of Pre-programmed Cell Death in Acute Monocytic Leukemia Cancer Cells. College Station, TX: 9th Annual Pathways Research Conference. Kandi, A., Thiyagarajan, M., Williamson, K. (2011). Optical Characterization and Diagnostics of High Power 1064 nm Infrared Laser System. College Station, TX: 9th Annual Pathways Research Conference. Pham, H., Thiyagarajan, M., Vidal, G., Buck, G., Mott, J. (2011). Sterilization of Staphylococcus aureus Microorganism using a Novel Cold Plasma Technology. College Station, TX: 9th Annual Pathways Research Conference.

Rodriguez, F., Thiyagarajan, M., Yang, B., Williamson, K. (2011). Surface Energy Modification using Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma System. College Station, TX: 9th Annual Pathways Research Conference. Valdez, E., Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Surface Modification using Diffused Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma System. College Station, TX: 9th Annual Pathways Research Conference. Norfolk, M., Thiyagarajan, M., waldbeser, l., whitmill, A. (2011). Apoptosis and Autophagy in Cancer Cells Induced from Non-Thermal Ionized Plasma. San Jose, California: SACNAS National Conference (BEST PAPER AWARD). Valdez, E., Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Characterization of Diffused Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma System for Surface Modification. Corpus Christi, TX: Sigma Xi 11th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium (BEST PAPER AWARD). Vidal, G., Thiyagarajan, M., Pam, H. (2011). Cold Plasma Inactivation of E. coli and S. aureus on Solid Surfaces for Infection Treatment. San Jose, California: SACNAS National Conference. Ausland, J., Thiyagarajan, M., Vidal, G. (2011). Deactivation of Escherichia coli using a Novel Cold Plasma Technology and its effect on the bacterial growth. Corpus Christi, TX: Sigma Xi 11th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Yang, B., Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Electrical Conductivity Characterization of Novel TAMUCC Stoneware Ceramic at Various Experimental Conditions. Corpus Christi, TX: Sigma Xi 11th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Hes, J., Thiyagarajan, M., Branecky, C., Ramon, R. (2011). Electrical Conductivity Measurements and Analysis of Ceramic Materials at Various Moisture Conditions. Corpus Christi, TX: Sigma Xi 11th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Anderson, H., Thiyagarajan, M., Vidal, G., Pam, H. (2011). Non-Thermal Plasma Decontamination of E. Coli and S. Aureus – Research and Review. San Jose, California: SACNAS National Conference. Ramon, R., Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Portable Plasma Disinfection Conveyor System. Corpus Christi, TX: Sigma Xi 11th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Norfolk, M., Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Pre-programmed Cell Death in Acute Monocytic Leukemia Cancer Cells Induced by Nonthermal Ionized Plasma. Corpus Christi, TX: Sigma Xi 11th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium (BEST PAPER AWARD). Valdez, E., Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Reactive Gas Species Characterization of Diffused Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma System. San Jose, California: SACNAS National Conference. Pam, H., Thiyagarajan, M., Vidal, G., Alison, D., Mott, J., Buck, G. (2011). Sterilization of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus Microorganism using a Novel Cold Plasma Technology. San Jose, California: SACNAS National Conference. Pham, H., Thiyagarajan, M., Vidal, G., Buck, G., Mott, J. (2011). Sterilization of Staphylococcus aureus using a Novel Cold Plasma Technology and its effect on the bacterial growth. Corpus Christi, TX: Sigma Xi 11th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Rodriguez, F., Thiyagarajan, M., Yang, B., Williamson, K. (2011). Surface Energy Modification using Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma System. Corpus Christi, TX: Sigma Xi 11th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Materials Engineering Course Design and Improvement for Effective Research Based Learning Environment. Corpus Christi, TX: TAMUCC 1st Faculty Symposium: Course Design for the Millennial Student. Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Portable Plasma Biomedical Device for Cancer Treatment. Irvine, California: ASME Emerging Technologies - 6th Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Conference. Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Portable Plasma Medical Device for Infection Treatment and Wound Healing. Irvine, California: ASME Emerging Technologies - 6th Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Conference. Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Effects of Cold Plasma and Treatment of Leukemia Cancer Cells. Paris, France: International Conference on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Effects of Plasma Treatment on E. Coli, S. Aureus and N. Meningitidis Microbes. Paris, France: International Conference on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Characterization of Reactive Gas Species in Diffused Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma System. Paris, France: International Conference on Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Thiyagarajan, M., waldbeser, l. (2011). Effective Non-Thermal Plasma Induction of Apoptosis in Leukemia Cancer Cells. Chicago, IL: 38th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) and 24th Symposium on Fusion Engineering (SOFE). Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Experimental Study of Shock Wave Discontinuities and Interactions with Laser Induced Plasmas. Chicago, IL: 38th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) and 24th Symposium on Fusion Engineering (SOFE). Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). High Power Pulsed Laser Induced Breakdown Plasma at Gas-Solid Interface. Chicago, IL: 18th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference. Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Plasma Treatment on E. Coli, S. Aureus, N. Meningitides for Food Industries. Paris, France: International Conference on Food Engineering and Biotechnology. Thiyagarajan, M., waldbeser, l. (2011). Portable Plasma Torch on E.Coli, S. Aureus, N. Meningitidis and other Clincal Isolates. Chicago, IL: 38th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) and 24th Symposium on Fusion Engineering (SOFE). Thiyagarajan, M., waldbeser, l. (2011). Treatment of Cancer Cells using a Pulsed Power Plasma Source. Chicago, IL: 18th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference. Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Report on Portable Plasma Bio-Medical Device and Characterization. Omaha, Nebraska: Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center - Midwest Technology Exchange Conference. Whitmill, A., Thiyagarajan, M., waldbeser, l. (2011). Effects of Non-Thermal Ionized Plasma on THP-1 Acute Monocytic Leukemia Cells. Ithaca, NY: National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR).

Whitmill, A., Thiyagarajan, M., waldbeser, l. (2011). Induction of Apoptosis in Leukemia Cells by Non-thermal Ionized Plasma. Prairie View, TX: 7th Annual LSAMP Conference (BEST PAPER AWARD). Valdez, E., Thiyagarajan, M. (2011). Reactive Gas Species Characterization of Diffused Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma System. Prairie View, TX: 7th Annual LSAMP Conference. Whitmill, A., Thiyagarajan, M., Waldbeser, L. (2011). Effects of Ionized Plasma on THP-1 Acute Monocytic Leukemia Cells. Corpus Christi, TX: 2011 Annual McNair Symposium. Whitmill, A., Thiyagarajan, M., waldbeser, l. (2010). Effects of Ionized Plasma on Acute Monocytic Leukemia Cells (pp. 74). Canyon, TX: 8th Annual Pathways Research Symposium. Thiyagarajan, M., Hardeman, K., Waldbeser, L. S. (2010). Effects of Plasma Treatment on E. Coli, S. Aureus, N. Meningitidis and Other Clinical Isolates (2010th ed., vol. 7, pp. 131). Anaheim, CA: 2010 SACNAS National Conference (Best Paper Award). Walling, T., Thiyagarajan, M. (2010). Nitrogen Oxides and Light Wavelengths Produced by a Portable Plasma Device (pp. 56). Canyon, TX: 8th Annual Pathways Research Symposium. Thiyagarajan, M., Whitmill, A., waldbeser, l. (2010). Effects of Non-Thermal Ionized Plasma on Human Leukemia and Lymphoma Cells (vol. 7, pp. 82). Anaheim, CA: 2010 SACNAS National Conference. Whitmill, A., Thiyagarajan, M., waldbeser, l. (2010). Effects of Non-Thermal Ionized Plasma on Human Leukemia and Lymphoma Cells (pp. 8). Texas: 10th Annual Research Symposium, South Texas Sigma Xi. Walling, T., Thiyagarajan, M. (2010). Nitrogen Oxides and Light Wavelengths Produced by a Medical Treatment Device (pp. 41). Texas: 10th Annual Research Symposium, South Texas Sigma Xi. Thiyagarajan, M., Whitmill, A., Waldbeser, L. S. (2010). Effects of Ionized Plasma on THP-1 Acute Monocytic Leukemia Cells. Davis, CA: 2010 National MCNAIR Conference. Thiyagarajan, M., waldbeser, l. (2010). Plasma – NOX Induced Apoptosis on Various Cell Structures (0730-9244 ed.). Norfolk, Virginia: 37th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science. Thiyagarajan, M., Scharer, J. (2007). Measurements of Air Breakdown and Scaling to Microwaves Using 193 nm Focused Laser Radiation. International Vacuum Electronics Conference, IEEE Proceedings of Vacuum Science. Thiyagarajan, M., Scharer, J. (2007). Measurements of Air Breakdown Process Using 193 nm Focused Laser Radiation. Albuquerque, New Mexico: 34th International Conference on Plasma Science, IEEE Proceedings of Plasma Science. Luo, S., Thiyagarajan, M., Scharer, J. (2007). Optimization and Diagnostics of High Pressure Air Plasmas. Albuquerque, New Mexico: 34th International Conference on Plasma Science, IEEE Proceedings of Plasma Science. Thiyagarajan, M. (2006). Air Breakdown Process Using 193 nm Focused Laser Radiation. Madison, WI: Research Symposium - Univ. of Wisconsin Madison.

Luo, S., Thiyagarajan, M., Scharer, J. (2006). Diagnostics and Simulation of High pressure Argon and Nitrogen Plasma. Traverse City, Michigan: 33rd International Conference on Plasma Science, IEEE Proceedings of Plasma Science. Thiyagarajan, M., Luo, S., Scharer, J. (2006). Optical Diagnostics of Laser Initiated, RF Sustained High Pressure Seeded Plasmas. Traverse City, Michigan: 33rd International Conference on Plasma Science, IEEE Proceedings of Plasma Science. Alexeff, I., Thiyagarajan, M. (2005). Advances in Plasma Antenna Design. Monterey, California: 32nd International Conference on Plasma Science, IEEE Proceedings of Plasma Science. Thiyagarajan, M., Alexeff, I. (2005). Atmospheric Pressure Resistive Barrier Cold Plasma for Biological Decontamination. Monterey, California: 32nd International Conference on Plasma Science, IEEE Proceedings of Plasma Science. Scharer, J., Thiyagarajan, M., Luo, S. (2005). Efficient Creation of Laser Initiated, RF Sustained Atmospheric Pressure Range Plasmas. Monterey, California: 32nd International Conference on Plasma Science, IEEE Proceedings of Plasma Science. Thiyagarajan, M., Scharer, J., Luo, S. (2005). Optical Emission Measurements of Laser Initiated, RF Sustained High Pressure Seeded Plasmas. Monterey, California: 32nd International Conference on Plasma Science, IEEE Proceedings of Plasma Science. Thiyagarajan, M. (2005). Plasma Decontamination & Sterilization of Biological Agents. Tulsa, Oklahoma: SHPE National Conference. Luo, S., Thiyagarajan, M., Scharer, J. (2005). RF Matching, Time Resolved Impedance, Power and Interferometer Measurements of Laser Initiated, RF Sustained Atmospheric Pressure Plasmas. Monterey, California: 32nd International Conference on Plasma Science, IEEE Proceedings of Plasma Science. Thiyagarajan, M., Alexeff, I. (2004). Ambient Pressure Resistive Barrier Cold Plasma Discharge for Biological and Environmental Applications. Baltimore, Maryland: 31st International Conference on Plasma Science, IEEE Proceedings of Plasma Science. Alexeff, I., Thiyagarajan, M. (2004). An Experimental Model of Ball Lightning. Baltimore, Maryland: 31st International Conference on Plasma Science, IEEE Proceedings of Plasma Science. Thiyagarajan, M., Alexeff, I. (2004). Bio-Terrorism: Plasma Decontamination & Sterilization of Biological Warfare Agents. Knoxville, Tennessee: Sigma Xi Symposium. Thiyagarajan, M., Akhtar, K., Scharer, J. (2004). Optical Emission Measurements of Laser Initiated, RF Sustained High Pressure Seeded Plasmas. Baltimore, Maryland: 31st International Conference on Plasma Science, IEEE Proceedings of Plasma Science. Thiyagarajan, M., Alexeff, I. (2004). Plasma Stealth Antennas – A possible breakthrough in Stealth Technology. London, UK: Signature Management: Pursuit of Stealth conference. Thiyagarajan, M., Alexeff, I. (2003). A Dual Mode – Steady State Atmospheric Pressure Nonthermal Resistive Barrier Plasma Discharge. San Francisco, California: 56th Gaseous Electronics Conference, American Physical Society.

Thiyagarajan, M., Alexeff, I., Paremswaran, S. (2003). Characteristics of the Steady-State Atmospheric Pressure DC Discharge. Seol, South Korea: 30th International Conference on Plasma Science, IEEE Proceedings of Plasma Science. Thiyagarajan, M., Alexeff, I., Parameswaran, S. (2003). Simple Model of an Experimental Ball Lightning. Seol, South Korea: 30th International Conference on Plasma Science, IEEE Proceedings of Plasma Science.

Journal Articles

Sarani, A., Nicula, C., Gonzales, X., Thiyagarajan, M. (2014). Characterization of kilohertz-ignited non-thermal He and He/O2 plasma pencil for biomedical applications. Special Issue - Pulsed Power Science & Technology, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 42(10), 3148. Thiyagarajan, M., Anderson, H., Gonzales, X. (2014). Induction of apoptosis in human myeloid leukemia cells by remote exposure of resistive barrier cold plasma. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 111(3), 535. Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). A Portable Atmospheric Air Plasma Device for Biomedical Treatment Applications. ASME Journal of Medical Devices, 7(1), 3533 – 3545. Thiyagarajan, M., Sarani, A., Gonzales, X. (2013). Atmospheric pressure resistive barrier air plasma jet induced bacterial inactivation in aqueous environment. Journal of Applied Physics, 113(9), 093302. Thiyagarajan, M., Sarani, A., Nicula, C. (2013). Optical emission spectroscopic diagnostics of a non-thermal atmospheric pressure helium-oxygen plasma jet for biomedical applications. Journal of Applied Physics, 113(23), 233302. Norfolk, M., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Non-Thermal Plasma Induction of Apoptosis on Monocytic Leukemia Cells in a Dose Dependent Manner. McNair Scholars Journal. Thiyagarajan, M., Sarani, A., Gonzales, X. (2012). Characterization of Portable Resistive Barrier Plasma Jet and Its Direct and Indirect Treatment for Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and THP-1 Leukemia Cancer Cell. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science - Special Issue on Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet, 40(12), 3533 – 3545. Thiyagarajan, M., Williamson, K., Reddy Kandi, A. (2012). Experimental Investigation of 1064-nm IR Laser-Induced Air Plasma Using Optical Laser Shadowgraphy Diagnostics. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science - Special Issue on Pulsed Power Science and Technology, 40(10), 2491 – 2500. Thiyagarajan, M., Thompson, S. (2012). Optical breakdown threshold investigation of 1064 nm laser induced air plasmas. Journal of Applied Physics, 111, 073302. Thiyagarajan, M., waldbeser, l. (2012). Portable Plasma Medical Device for Infection Treatment. Health Technology and Informatics, vol. 173(1.), 518. Thiyagarajan, M., waldbeser, l., Whitmill, A. (2012). THP-1 Leukemia Cancer Treatment Using a Portable Plasma Device. Journal of Health Technology and Informatics, vol. 173(1), 515. Thiyagarajan, M., Scharer, J. (2008). Experimental Investigation of 193 nm Laser Breakdown in Air. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 36(5), 2512 – 2521.

Thiyagarajan, M., Scharer, J. (2008). Experimental Investigation of UV Laser Induced Plasma Density and Temperature Evolution in Air. Journal of Applied Physics, 104, 013303. Luo, S., Scharer, J., Thiyagarajan, M., Denning, M. (2006). Experimental study of laser initiated radiofrequency sustained high pressure plasmas. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 34(6). Alexeff, I., Parameswaran, S., Thiyagarajan, M., Grace, M. (2005). An Observation of Synthetic Ball Lightning. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 33(21). Thiyagarajan, M., Alexeff, I., Parameswaran, S., Beebe, S. (2005). Atmospheric Pressure Resistive Barrier Cold Plasma for Biological Decontamination. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 33(21). Alexeff, I., Parameswaran, S., Thiyagarajan, M., Grace, M. (2004). An experimental study of ball lightning. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 32(3).

Technical Reports

Lewis, C., Belhasen, R., Nguyen, J., Rhoden, A., Thiyagarajan, M. (2016). Modeling the Evolution of Laser-Induced Plasma in Ambient Air. Thiyagarajan, M. (2016). Portable Plasma Medical Device Research and Development. DOD.

Non-Refereed

Conference Proceedings

Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Plasma Research at TAMUCC. Texas A&M University-College Station, TX: Junior Faculty Research Collaboration Conference. Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Plasmas and Possibilities. Corpus Christi, TX: Annual TAMUCC Academy Speaks. Ferdin, V., Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Surface Energy Modification of Polymeric Substrates for Biomedical Applications by Atmospheric Pressure Non-thermal Plasma Jet. Corpus Christi, TX: TAMUCC, Engineering Undergraduate Research Seminar. Thiyagarajan, M. (2013). Vertical Integration of Research and Education. Corpus Christi, TX: TAMUCC Islander Forum Distinguished Faculty Ted Talk Series.

Periodicals

Thiyagarajan, M. (2012). Texas Engineering Report. Thiyagarajan, M., Walling, T., Chirinos, F., Chatham, G., Pekshev, A. (2010). Local firm eyes mass production - Technology speeds the healing process, can sterilize surfaces. Corpus Christi, TX: Caller Times. www.caller.com/news/2010/feb/22/plasma/

Research Reports

Thiyagarajan, M. (2010). Plasma Engineering and Science Research - TAMUCC. Engineering Research in Texas.

Thiyagarajan, M. (2010). Experimental Investigation of Air Plasma & Nitrogen Oxide Characteristics of Plasma (vol. 2010). Texas: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Thiyagarajan, M., Walling, T., Elias, C. (2010). Report on Experimental Measurements of Spatially Resolved NOX Concentration from Plason Plasma Device. Plasma Technologies.

Presentations

Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Maj. General Wharton Visit and Research Presentation, TAMUCC. (2016). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Plasma Lab Tour, CAE Inc., Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2016). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Cindy Wall, TEES, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2015). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Dr. Kevin Hopkins, Driscoll Children Hospital, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2015). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Dr. Mark Geneser and Doctors Team from Corpus Christi, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2015). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Dr. Mark Weaver, University of South Alabama, Dean Gamble from the College of Business, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2015). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Driscoll Children Hospital Leadership Team, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2015). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," NASA Team, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2015). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Ryan Nungage, TT Electronics, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2015). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Toby Futrell, City of Corpus Christi, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2015). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Flint Hills Company Representatives Visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2014). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Harry L Anthony P.E. (company team) Campus Visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2014). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Jill Jacobs Executive Director of Development Visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2014). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Nueces County Commissioner Mike Pusley Campus Visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2014). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Rep. Raney’s Campus Visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2014).

Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Senator Watson Campus Visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2014). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Shimadzu Company Representatives Visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2014). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," TAMUS Regent Buzbee Campus Visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2014). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," 4.Plasma Cancer Research Project Results, Student recruitment to A&M branches in south Texas, Texas A&M Health Science Center. (2013). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Corpus Christi Business Weekly, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2013). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Regional News Director, NBC and CBS, KRIS/KZTV visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (October 2013). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," AgriLife Leadership Development Program visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (August 2013). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," TAMU Vice Chancellor James Hallmark Campus Visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (March 2013). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Junior Faculty Symposium TAMU, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (December 2012). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Dr. Blankenship and Mr. Dyer, Transformation Engineering Inc visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (August 2012). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Igor Alvarado, National Instruments visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (August 2012). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Caller-Times reporter Elaine Marsilio visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (February 2012). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Scott Sudduth Director of Federal Relations for A&M System visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (February 2012). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Texas Legislator Staffers visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (January 2012). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Dr. Dennis O’Neal, Deputy Director of TEES visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (October 2011). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Texas Board of Regent Mendoza visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (October 2011). Vidal, G. (Author & Presenter), Thiyagarajan, M. (Author), Pham, H. K. (Author), Doyungan, A. M. (Author), Mott, J. B. (Author), Buck, G. W. (Author), "Cold plasma inactivation of E. coli and S. aureus on solid surfaces for infection treatment," 38th SACNAS Meeting, Society for Chicanos and Native Americans in Science, San Jose, CA. (October 27, 2011).

Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," TAMUS Chancellor John Sharp visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (September 2011). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Dr. Debjyoti Banerjee, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Department at Texas A&M University College Station, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (April 2011). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Dr. Mike Mckinney, TAMUS Chancellor visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (January 2011). Thiyagarajan, M. (Author & Presenter), "Sustainable Energy Research Program on Liquid Fuel Production through Innovative Plasma Processing of Low Ranking Coal," TAMUS - 2012 Federal Initiative, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (October 25, 2010). Thiyagarajan, M. (Panelist), Pezold, F. L. (Panelist), Lyle, S. D. (Panelist), Lyle, C., Martin, G., Murphy, O., "SBIR/STTR Panel Discussion," SBIR/STTR Workshop, Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. (September 24, 2010). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Office of Strategic Research Development Team visits the PERL lab, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (November 24, 2009). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Dr. Mike Mckinney, TAMUS Chancellor visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (November 5, 2009). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (October 20, 2009). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," TAMUS 2011 Federal Initiative Team visit, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (October 12, 2009). Thiyagarajan, M., "Plasma Research Projects Presentation," PTI & Drexel University - Technology Team, Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (September 24, 2009).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant

Thiyagarajan, Magesh (Co-Principal), Abdulla, Hussain (Principal), Turner, Jeffrey, Cammarata, Kirk, Reese, Brandi, Wetz, Mike, "Acquisition of an Orbitarp Hybrid Mass Spectrometry System equipped with an Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatogram," Sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF), Federal, $681,415.00. (2016 - 2019).

Thiyagarajan, Magesh (Principal), "Research on Cold Plasma Treatment for Neuroblastoma Pediatric Cancers," Sponsored by Brooke's Blossoming Hope for Childhood Cancer Foundation, Inc., State, $30,000.00. (2014 - 2017).

Thiyagarajan, Magesh (Principal), "Lightweight Portable Plasma Medical Device," Sponsored by Department of Defense - USAMRAA, Federal, $700,000.00. (2010 - 2015).

Thiyagarajan, Magesh (Principal), "Development of Cold Plasma Device for Sterilization," Sponsored by Texas Research Development Fund (TRDF) - Program Development Fund, State, $25,000.00. (2013 - 2014).

Thiyagarajan, Magesh (Supporting), Bridges, David (Principal), "Velocity Measurement Systems for a Low-Speed Wind Tunnel," Sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD) Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Equipment/Instrumentation, Federal, $263,340.00. (2013).

Thiyagarajan, Magesh (Principal), "Novel Cold Plasma Therapy for Treatment of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Skin Cancer)," Sponsored by Texas Research Development Fund (TRDF) Post-Doctoral Support Grant, State, $25,000.00. (July 2012 - June 2013).

Thiyagarajan, Magesh (Principal), "Novel Nanofluids-Research Development," Sponsored by Texas Research Development Fund (TRDF), State, $3,000.00. (July 2012 - June 2013).

Thiyagarajan, Magesh (Principal), "Novel Nanofluids- Direct Induction of Nanoparticles in Liquids Using Laser Focused Plasmas at Liquid-Metal Phase Boundaries," Sponsored by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi – University Research Enhancement Grant, State, $5,000.00. (September 2012 - May 2013).

Thiyagarajan, Magesh, "Dynamic Light Scattering for Nanotechnology Research and Education," Sponsored by Higher Education Fund (HEF), State, $60,000.00. (2011 - 2012).

Thiyagarajan, Magesh (Principal), "Cold Plasma & NOx Induced Apoptosis Research on Various Human Cell Structures Aimed for Skin Cancer Treatment," Sponsored by Texas Research Development Fund (TRDF), State, $25,000.00. (September 2010 - September 2012).

Thiyagarajan, Magesh (Principal), "Cold Plasma & NOx Induced Apoptosis Research on Various Human Cell Structures Aimed for Skin Cancer Treatment," Sponsored by Texas Research Development Fund (TRDF), State, $25,000.00. (2010 - 2011).

Thiyagarajan, Magesh (Co-Principal), Waldbeser, Lillian S (Principal), "The Effect of Non-thermal Plasma on Human Leukemia and Lymphoma Cells," Sponsored by University Research Enhancement Grant, State, $9,000.00. (2010 - 2011).

Thiyagarajan, Magesh (Principal), "Experimental Investigation of Air Plasma & Nitrogen Oxide (NO) Characteristics of Plasma Medical Manipulator Using Gas Chromatography and Optical Emission Spectroscopy," Sponsored by Texas Research Development Fund (TRDF), State, $16,500.00. (2009 - 2011).

Thiyagarajan, Magesh (Principal), "Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma Source for Teaching - Instructional and Research Applications related to Material Science," Sponsored by Higher Education Fund (HEF), State, $25,000.00. (2010).

Sponsored Research

Thiyagarajan, Magesh (Principal), "High Voltage Direct Current Large Volume Cold Plasma Source System – Plasma Engineering Research Lab," Sponsored by Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, State, $20,000.00. (2009).

Scholarly and Creative Awards and Honors

Elevated to IEEE Senior Member Status, IEEE. (2015). Sigma Xi - Fellow Companion, Sigma Xi Society. (2015). Academy Speaks - Keynote Speaker - Annual Reception, TAMUCC. (2013). Excellence in Scholarly and Creativity Award Plaque, Annual Academy Speaks Reception, TAMUCC. (2013). Excellence in Scholarly and Creativity Award Trophy, Annual Islander Awards, TAMUCC. (2013).

Featured on "In Session with the President" at Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, TAMUCC. (2013). Featured on TAMUCC Islander Magazine. (2013). Featured on TAMUCC RCO Biannual Research Report. (2013). Plasma Lab is listed as a shared user facilities in TEES website as TEES Partners. (2013). Research Significance: Over a 100 media releases worldwide and few television and radio media coverage on my Cold Plasma Research on Cancer Treatment. (2013). Research Significance: Over a two dozen media releases on my Cold Plasma Research on Super bugs Sterilization. (2013). Best Research Paper Award - E Valdez and Magesh Thiyagarajan. Characterization of Diffused Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma System for Surface Modification., Sigma Xi 11th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, Corpus Christi, TX. (2011). Best Research Paper Award - M Norfolk and Magesh Thiyagarajan. "Pre-programmed Cell Death in Acute Monocytic Leukemia Cancer Cells Induced by Nonthermal Ionized Plasma., Sigma Xi 11th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, Corpus Christi, TX. (2011). Best Research Paper Award - M Norfolk, Magesh Thiyagarajan, l waldbeser, and A whitmill. Apoptosis and Autophagy in Cancer Cells Induced from Non-Thermal Ionized Plasma., SACNAS National Conference 2011. (2011). Conference Travel Award - E Valdez and Magesh Thiyagarajan. Reactive Gas Species Characterization of Diffused Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma System. (San Jose, California: SACNAS National Conference, 2011)., SACNAS. (2011). Conference Travel Award - G Vidal, Magesh Thiyagarajan, and H Pam. Cold Plasma Inactivation of E. coli and S. aureus on Solid Surfaces for Infection Treatment. (San Jose, California: SACNAS National Conference, 2011)., SACNAS. (2011). Conference Travel Award - H Pam, Magesh Thiyagarajan, G Vidal, D Alison, J Mott, and G Buck. Sterilization of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus Microorganism using a Novel Cold Plasma Technology. (San Jose, California: SACNAS National Conference, 2011)., SACNAS. (2011). Conference Travel Award - Heather Anderson, Magesh Thiyagarajan, G Vidal, and H Pam. Non-Thermal Plasma Decontamination of E. Coli and S. Aureus – Research and Review. (San Jose, California: SACNAS National Conference, 2011)., SACNAS. (2011). Conference Travel Award - M Norfolk, Magesh Thiyagarajan, et. al. Apoptosis and Autophagy in Cancer Cells Induced from Non-Thermal Ionized Plasma. (San Jose, California: SACNAS National Conference (Best Paper Award), 2011)., SACNAS. (2011). Elected Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Representative to the Texas Space Grant Consortium, NASA Texas Space Grant Consortium. (2011). Featured in the TAMUCC Office of Research and Graduate Studies Website, RGS, TAMUCC. (2011). Featured Plasma Research Article in the TAMUCC 2011 Annual Research Report, RGS, TAMUCC. (2011). Outstanding Islander - Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, TAMUCC. (2011). Honorary mention of plasma research by TAMUCC President at the 2011 State of the University Speech. (2011). Coastlines - TAMUCC Monthly Newsletter - Featured for NASA TSGC Representative, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. (2011). Best Research Paper Award - A Whitmill, M Thiyagarajan et. al. "Induction of Apoptosis in Leukemia Cells by Non-thermal Ionized Plasma., Prairie View, TX: 7th Annual LSAMP Conference, 2011. (2011). Honorary mention of plasma research by Mayor Joe Adame at the 13th Annual State of the City Address Corpus Christi, Chamber of Commerce. (2011). Best Research Paper Award - K. Hardeman, Magesh Thiyagarajan, et. al. "Effects of Plasma Treatment on E. Coli, S. Aureus, N. Meningitidis and Other Clinical Isolates", SACNAS National Conference 2010. (2010). Coastlines - TAMUCC Monthly Newsletter - Features Plasma Lab Research and Scholarly Activity, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. (2010).

Campus News - TAMUCC - "Dr. Magesh Thiyagarajan Receives $700,000 Department of Defense Research Grant for Plasma-Biomedical Engineering Research", Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. (2010). Who's Who in America - 2011, Marquis. (2010). Texas A&M University Corpus Christi - Facebook Page - Features DOD Research Grant Award for Plasma - Biomedical Engineering Research, TAMUCC. (2010). The Islander Magazine - Spring 2010 - Dr. Magesh Thiyagarajan and the Plasma Engineering Research Lab is featured in the cover story - Page 14, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. (2010). Caller Times - News Paper Features a Cover Story on Research at Plasma Lab, Caller Times News Media. (2010). QEM Travel Award for NSF-MRI Workshop, Quality Education for Minorities (QEM). (2010). Who's Who in America - 2010, Marquis Who’s Who. (2009). The Islander Magazine - Fall 2009 - Featured Plasma Engineering Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2009). Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst visits Plasma Research Lab, TAMUCC. (2009). Vilas – Dissertator Fellowship Award, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison. (2008). Dissertator Travel Fellowship Award, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Univ. of Wisconsin Madison. (2007). Vilas – Dissertator Fellowship Award, Univ of Wisconsin - Madison. (2007). Best Paper Award, SHPE - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. (2005). IEEE - Graduate Fellowship Award, IEEE – NPSS (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering). (2004). The Citation Award for Professional Promise, University of Tennessee - Knoxville. (2004). Best Project Award, University of Madras. (2001).

SERVICE

Department

Committee Chair, Electrical Engineering Curriculum Subcommittee. (2016 - Present). Committee Member, Materials & Mechanics Engineering Subcommittee. (2016 - Present). Faculty Participant, Industrial Advisory Board IAB. (2010 - Present). Committee Member, ABET Steering Committee. (2016). Judge, Capstone Project students' Business Plan Competition. (2016). Committee Member, EE Assistant Professor Faculty Search Committee. (2016). Attendee, Meeting, Faculty Meeting Minutes (One meeting minute preparation per semester). (2016). Attendee, Meeting, ME Associate Professor Faculty Search. (2016). Guest Speaker, PE License Presentation to Engineering Department Faculty. (2016). Attendee, Meeting, Professional Assistant Professor Faculty Search. (2016). Faculty Participant, TEES Thematic Meeting. (2016). Representative, Acting Department Chair. (2015 - 2016). Committee Member, P&T Evaluation. (2015). Committee Member, P&T Midterm Evaluation. (2015). Committee Chair, Electrical Engineering Assistant Professor Faculty Search. (2014 - 2015). Faculty Secretary in School of Engineering and Computing Sciences. (2014 - 2015). Committee Chair, Industrial Engineering Assistant Professor Faculty Search. (2014 - 2015). Committee Chair, Industrial Engineering Associate Professor Faculty Search. (2014 - 2015). Committee Chair, Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor Faculty Search. (2014 - 2015). Faculty Advisor, FE Exam Review on Materials Science for Undergraduate Students. (2012 - 2015). Faculty Participant, Mechanical Engineering ABET Accreditation Review. (2012 - 2015). Faculty Participant, Commissioner Paredes and Rex Peebles Visit for EE Program. (2014).

Group Member, Employer Survey for Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Program Proposal. (2014). Committee Member, Assistant Professor Positions in School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, (Area: Civil Engineering). (2013 - 2014). Committee Member, Assistant Professor Positions in School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, (Area: Industrial Engineering). (2013 - 2014). Committee Member, Associate Professor Positions in School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, (Area: Civil Engineering). (2013 - 2014). Committee Member, Associate Professor Positions in School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, (Area: Industrial Engineering). (2013 - 2014). Committee Member, Two Assistant Professor Positions in School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, (Area: Electrical Engineering). (2013 - 2014). Committee Member, Two Assistant Professor Positions in School of Engineering and Computing Sciences. (2013 - 2014). Master of Ceremony, First Tech Challenge (FTC) Qualifier, TAMUCC. (2013). Committee Member, Assistant Professor in School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, (Area: Remotely Operated Vehicles). (2012 - 2013). Committee Member, Assistant Professor in School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, (Area: Unmanned Ariel Vehicles). (2012 - 2013). Master of Ceremony, Coastal Bend Engineering Competition. (2012). Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee - Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. (2012). Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee - Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. (2012). Judge, LSAMP Symposium. (2012). Faculty Advisor, Students (engineering) visit to the members of the Appropriations and the Higher Education Committees at Capitol in Austin, Texas. (2012). Committee Member, Engineering Technology ABET Re-Accreditation Review. (2009 - 2012). Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee - Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. (2011). Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee - Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. (2011). Committee Member, Lab Coordinator II – Search Committee. (2011). Guest Speaker - Engineering Program, Recruiting Event for ESLI Students. (2011). Faculty Mentor, SACNAS Conference Booth - TAMUCC - Computing Sciences and Engineering Representative. (2011). Faculty Mentor, SACNAS Conference Booth - TAMUCC - Computing Sciences and Engineering Representative. (September 2010 - October 2010). Committee Member, Engineering Education Program Coordinator II Search Committee. (August 2010 - September 2010). Committee Member, Lab Coordinator II – Search Committee. (August 2010 - September 2010). Committee Member, Engineering Labs and Machine Shop Reorganization. (May 2010 - September 2010). Faculty Advisor, Brochure Design and Development for Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Technology (EET & MET) Programs. (November 2009 - April 2010). Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee - Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. (October 2009 - February 2010). Committee Member, Engineering Technology Curriculum Review. (October 2009 - January 2010). Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee - Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. (October 2009 - January 2010).

College

Committee Member, ENCS Curriculum Committee. (2016 - Present).

Faculty Advisor, Research Project/Thesis Advisor for Chemistry Graduate Program. (2016 - Present). Committee Member, Research Enhancement Committee. (2015 - Present). Committee Member, S&E College Genomics Core Lab Committee. (August 2012 - Present). Faculty Mentor, Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program. (2010 - Present). Committee Member, S&E College Vivarium Committee. (August 2012 - 2013). Presenter and Faculty Representative, TEES Annual Partners Meeting. (May 2013). Committee Member, S&T College Scholarship Committee. (August 2009 - 2012). Director, SumoBots - Science Olympiad 2011. (2011). Faculty Advisor, Engineering Seminar Series. (October 2010 - August 2011). Committee Member, Physics Faculty Search Committee. (September 2010 - May 2011). Tour Guide Engineering Research Labs and Facilities, Associate Dean of Engineering Search. (February 2010).

University

Committee Member, Faculty Senate. (2016 - Present). Committee Member, University Budget Review Committee (Faculty Senate). (2016 - Present). Committee Member, International Education Committee. (2015 - Present). Faculty Advisor, Graduate Faculty Representative – College of Graduate Studies. (2014 - Present). Committee Member, Post-Doctoral Mentoring Committee. (August 2012 - Present). Faculty Mentor, McNair Scholars Program. (November 2009 - Present). Committee Member, National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) Audit for TAMUCC. (2015 - 2016). Committee Member, CPIRA: Council of Principal Investigators and Research Administrators. (2013 - 2016). Task Force Member, Faculty Representative to India – Graduate Student Recruitment Partnership with Yathapu Consulting in India. (2014). Chairperson, TAMUCC Momentum 2020 Strategic Planning – Collaboration: Research & Creative Activity Group. (2013 - 2014). Attendee, Meeting, A&M Corpus Christi Day in Capitol Austin. (2013). Committee Member, CPIRA: Council of Principal Investigators and Research Administrators. (2013). Committee Member, South Texas Engineering Alliance Consortium. (September 2009 - 2013). Committee Member, A&M Corpus Christi Day in Capitol Austin Planning Committee. (2012). Attendee, Meeting, Chancellors Invited Breakfast Event at TAMUK. (2012). Director, 2nd Coastal Bend Engineering Competition. (2011). Student Org Advisor (Professional Org), ASME-TAMUCC - American Society of Mechanical Engineers - TAMUCC Professional Engineering Chapter. (February 2010 - August 2011). Compere, 1st Annual South Texas Engineering Alliance Engineering Design Fair. (May 2011). Faculty Advisor, Students (engineering) visit to the members of the Appropriations and the Higher Education Committees at Capitol in Austin, Texas. (April 2011). Committee Member, TAMUCC & Del Mar Community College Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – Articulation Agreement for Mechanical Engineering. (July 2010 - January 2011). Faculty Mentor, TAMUCC Booth - Austin Engineering Expo. (October 2010). Program Organizer, 1st Coastal Bend Business Plan Competition - 2010. (January 2010 - March 2010). Attendee, Meeting, CEO Breakfast - TAMUCC Student Research Representative. (March 2010). Conference-Related, 7th Annual Texas A&M University System Pathways Student Research Symposium - Judge. (November 2009). Guest Speaker, Community College STEM Conference - PERL Research Demonstration. (October 2009).

Committee Member, Texas A&M University System Engineering Program Meeting, Dallas, TX. (October 2009).

Professional

Reviewer, Journal Article, Physics Letters A. (2016 - Present). Reviewer, Journal Article, Plasma Science and Technology. (2016 - Present). Editor, Associate Editor, The Scientific Pages of Bioengineering. (2016 - Present). Editor, Associate Editor, The Scientific Pages of Surface Chemistry. (2016 - Present). Editor, Associate Editor, AIMS Bioengineering. (2014 - Present). Reviewer, Journal Article, Biophysical Reviews and Letters. (2014 - Present). Reviewer, Journal Article, Food Biophysics. (2014 - Present). Reviewer, Journal Article, Plasma Processes and Polymers. (2014 - Present). Editor, Associate Editor, International Journal of Biomedical Engineering. (2013 - Present). Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Applied Physics. (2013 - Present). Reviewer, Journal Article, Optics and Photonics Journal (OPJ), Scientific Research Publishing (SCIRP). (2012 - Present). Reviewer, Journal Article, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. (2011 - Present). Reviewer, Journal Article, Applied Sciences (MDPI). (2016). Program Evaluator, Engineering Program Accreditation for Rochester Institute of Technology, New York. (2016). Reviewer, Journal Article, International Scholarly Research Notices. (2014). Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of King Saud University. (2014). Reviewer, Journal Article, PLOS One. (2014). Chairperson, Poster Session – International Conference on Plasma Science. (2014). Reviewer, Grant Proposal, SBIR/STTR Proposals – Two - Office of Fusion Energy Sciences (FES). (2014). Reviewer, Grant Proposal, Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research (CINR). (2013). Reviewer, Journal Article, European Physical Journal. (2013). Reviewer, Journal Article, European Physical Letters. (2013). Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Biotechnology & Biomaterials. (2013). Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Food Science. (2013). Program Organizer, Scientific Symposia: Frontiers In Cold Plasma Research: Food Safety, Medicine and Bio-Medical Applications, SACNAS National Conference, 2013. (2013). Reviewer, Journal Article, Springer - Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing. (2012 - 2013). Reviewer, Conference Paper, 2011 SACNAS National Conference Abstracts. (2011 - 2013). Reviewer, Journal Article, Applied Physics Letters. (2012). Reviewer, Journal Article, PLOS One. (2012). Reviewer, Journal Article, Wiley - Biotechnology and Bioengineering. (2012). Reviewer, Conference Paper, Judge - Annual Pathways Research Symposium. (2011 - 2012). Reviewer, Grant Proposal, NASA Texas Space Grant Consortium - New Investigators Research Proposal Review Committee. (2011 - 2012). Reviewer, Grant Proposal, Coastal Bend Innovation Center. (2009 - 2012). Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Applied Optics. (2011). Program Organizer, ASME Engineering Seminar Series - The Future of Plasma Space Propulsion VASIMR® Engine - Dr. Benjamin W. Longmier Principal Research Scientist Ad Astra Rocket Company & Univ. of Houston. (April 2011). Reviewer, Book, Statics and Strength of Materials, Mott, Pearson. (November 2010 - March 2011). Committee Member, TAMUCC Engineering Summer Camp Judge. (July 2010). Reviewer, Conference Paper, 7th Annual TAMU System Pathways Symposium. (2009). Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Optical Communications. (2009). Committee Chair, General Electric - Newcomers Club. (2008 - 2009). Officer, Vice President, IEEE - Madison WI Chapter. (2004 - 2005).

Public

Member, Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. (2013 - Present). Committee Member, Texas Governor Rick Perry Emerging Technology Fund – Parallel Scientific Advisory Board. (April 2012 - Present). Committee Member, NASA Texas Space Grant Consortium. (2011 - Present). Committee Member, Del Mar College Engineering and Engineering Technology Advisory Committee. (February 2010 - Present). Guest Speaker, Rotary Club Corpus Christi. (2016). Discussant, World Affairs Council of South Texas. (2016). Guest Speaker, Plasmas and Possibilities Presentation, 100th Year of Rotary Club in Corpus Christi. (2014). Member, Junior Auxiliary Board, CC Museum of Science and History. (2013 - 2014). Guest Speaker, KIII TV News on Cancer on the Run. (2012). Committee Member, Innovation Academy Mentors. (December 2010 - 2012). Member, Community Entrepreneurial Technology Development and Validation. (July 2009 - 2012). Guest Speaker, KIII TV News on Final NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch. (July 2011). Committee Member, Science Fair Judge - School of Science and Technology Corpus Christi. (January 2011). Guest Speaker, Plasma Lab Tour - Victoria County Outreach program. (November 2010). Guest Speaker, SBIR/STTR Workshop Panel - Coastal Bend Innovation Center. (September 2010). Guest Speaker, Plasma Lab Tour for Innovation Academy Students. (August 2010). Member, Coastal Bend Business Plan Competition. (January 2010 - March 2010). Program Organizer, Costal Bend Engineering Week Competition. (November 2009 - March 2010). Committee Member, Science Fair Judge - School of Science and Technology Corpus Christi. (January 2010). Guest Speaker, IDEA Public School - PERL Research Demonstration. (October 2009).

Service Awards and Honors

TAMUCC Maze Bearer, Led the Spring 2013 Commencement Parade, TAMUCC. (2013). Semi-Finalist of the Coastal Bend Business Plan Competition, Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center. (2010). American Society of Mechanical Engineers Membership Approved, TAMUCC. (2010). Panelist - SBIR/STTR Workshop, Coastal Bend Business Innovation Center. (2010). Best Business-Technology Plan - GE Growth Competion, General Electric Company (GE). (2008). Best Business Plan Award - Plasma Devices, Burrill Business Plan Contest - Univ. of Wisconsin Madison. (2006). Best Business Plan Award - Plasma Devices, Wisconsin Governor Business Plan Contest. (2006).