Kurt H. Becker Explained

Kurt H. Becker
Occupation:University Administrator, Physicist
Organization:New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering
Education:Universitaet des Saarland

Kurt H. Becker is a physicist and entrepreneur.[1] His research focuses on experimental atomic, chemical, and plasma physics.[2] He is vice dean of research, innovation, and entrepreneurship at New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering.[3] [4] [5] Becker holds seven patents regarding the generation and maintenance of atmospheric-pressure plasmas and their application.[6]

Career

In 1984, Becker began working at Lehigh University. He was head of the physics and engineering physics department, as well as associate director of the center for environmental systems at Stevens Institute of Technology. In 2001, he received the Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award from the Research and Development Council of New Jersey.[7] Becker joined New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering in March 2007 when he was appointed associate provost for research and technology initiatives and dean of sciences and arts.[4] Becker oversees the NYU Incubator programs which support startup companies, including ACRE, the NYC clean-tech incubator, and NYU's first incubator at Varick St. in lower Manhattan.[8] [9] [10] [11]

In July 2009, Becker was appointed the third editor-in-chief of The European Physical Journal D: Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics to work with Franco Gianturco and Claude Fabre. His focus at the journal was low-temperature plasma physics.[2] Becker is a consultant for Ionicon Analytik, a gas analysis instrument company in Austria.[3] He is also a fellow of the American Physical Society and the National Academy of Inventors.[2] [12] Becker has also received the SASP Erwin Scroedinger Medal of the University of Innsbruck.[12]

Research

Becker focuses on the experimental and theoretical study of electron-driven processes in plasmas. Becker was part of a group of scientists leading the research on the determination of ionization cross sections of atoms and molecules. Their research worked toward the understanding of the charge carrier formation in plasmas.[13] [14] [15] Becker also researches the properties of basic atmospheric-pressure microplasmas and their use in environmental, biological, and biomedical applications.[16] [17] His research showed that unstable plasmas, which can be guided with a vacuum, become more stable when confined to less than 1mm, allowing for the manipulation of chemicals within.[18] [19] This research resulted in 7 patents and formed the basis of 2 startup companies, PlasmaSol and Plasmion. PlasmaSol was sold to Stryker Instruments for $18,000,000 in 2005.

Selected bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Image-recognition startup becomes 50th to graduate from NYU Poly. Matthew Flamm. April 28, 2015. Crain’s New York. October 7, 2015.
  2. Web site: Kurt Becker to lead the plasma physics sections of EPJ D. July 10, 2009. EPJ. October 7, 2015.
  3. Web site: Exposing the Weakest Link: As Airline Passenger Security Tightens, Bombers Target Cargo Holds. November 2, 2010. Larry Greenemeier. Scientific American. October 7, 2015.
  4. Web site: Kurt Becker Receives Honorary Degree From the University of Innsbruck, Austria. March 19, 2007. NYU Tandon School of Engineering. May 20, 2020.
  5. Web site: Entrepreneurial Veterans Turn Their Back Burner Ideas Into Realities With NYU Program. Sage Lazzaro. June 12, 2015. Observer. October 7, 2015.
  6. Web site: Advanced Energy Conference Solutions to a Global Crisis. Advanced Energy Research & Technology Center. October 7, 2015. 2015-06-12.
  7. Web site: Kurt H. Becker. NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. October 7, 2015.
  8. Web site: Sowing the Seeds for Collaborative Research. 2013. Cable. October 7, 2015.
  9. Web site: New NYU Polytechnic incubator planned at former Brooklyn industrial complex. Daniel Geiger. June 26, 2015. Crain's New York Business. October 7, 2015.
  10. Web site: Incubators. NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. October 7, 2015.
  11. Web site: Faculty Engineers in Residence. NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. October 7, 2015.
  12. Web site: Kurt H. Becker Named A Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. December 9, 2013. NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. October 7, 2015.
  13. Calculated electron ionization cross sections of the alkali atoms and the hydrogen spin ionization asymmetry. Hans Deutsch . Kurt Becker . 10.1140/epjd/e2014-50688-x. 69. The European Physical Journal D. 2015.
  14. Theoretical determination of absolute electron-impact ionization cross sections of molecules. International Journal of Mass Spectrometry. 197. 1–3. 37–69. H. Deutsch . Kurt Becker . Sonia Purin . Tilmann D Mark . October 7, 2015. 10.1016/S1387-3806(99)00257-2. 2000.
  15. Web site: Electron impact ionization cross sections of beryllium and beryllium hydrides. The European Physical Journal D. October 7, 2015.
  16. Web site: Kurt Becker. German Accelerator. October 7, 2015.
  17. Web site: 2014 3rd Annual Congerence. National Academy of Inventors. October 7, 2015.
  18. Web site: Kurt Becker. Northside Festival. October 7, 2015.
  19. Web site: Giving Physics a Good Name. Seton Hall Magazine. October 7, 2015.

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