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"I believe in a strong combination of fundamental and applied research serving tomorrow’s societal needs."
Research profile
Job Beckers is Associate Professor within the Elementary Processes in Gas Discharges group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on discovering how nanometer- to micrometer-scale particles interact with plasmas on the most fundamental level. These researched plasmas include electrically generated discharges and plasmas induced by highly energetic photons and electrons.
Earlier in his career, Beckers developed a wearable plasma filter for medical purposes, to reduce the odor of ostomy bags.
His specialties include general and applied physics, plasma physics, dusty plasmas, physics of the plasma sheath and pre-sheath, extreme UV (EUV) plasma sources for lithography and EUV-induced plasmas.
Academic background
Job Beckers obtained his MSc degree in Applied Physics from Eindhoven University of Technology in 2007. As part of his Master's degree studies, he did internships at CERN (Switzerland) and San Diego State University (USA) and at the companies Philips Lighting and Océ. He then did his PhD studies at TU/e on dust particle(s) (as) diagnostics in plasma, which he completed cum laude in 2011. In this time period, Beckers worked as a researcher at Sydney University, Australia. After his PhD, Beckers worked at XTREME Technologies (Germany) for a year before being appointed Assistant Professor at TU/e. In June 2017, Beckers was awarded the NWO VIDI grant.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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MEMS materials in EUV-induced plasma (MIEP) - TKI-HTSM/22.0024
1/01/21 → 21/12/26
Project: Research direct
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ACCES TKI EPG
Beckers, J., van Huijstee, J. C. A. & Garcia Rochin, R.
15/04/19 → 30/11/23
Project: Research direct
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Particle Charging and Release under EUV conditions
Beckers, J., Shefer, D., Platier, B. & Marvi, Z.
30/11/18 → 31/01/23
Project: Research direct
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Plasma driving industrial developments on the nanoscale
Kroesen, G. M. W., Staps, T. J. A., Meijaard, P. & Beckers, J.
1/02/17 → 21/12/21
Project: Research direct
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Microparticles in a Collisional Rf Plasma Sheath under Hypergravity Conditions as Probes for the Electric Field Strength and the Particle Charge
Beckers, J., Ockenga, T., Wolter, M., Stoffels, W. W., Dijk, van, J., Kersten, H. & Kroesen, G. M. W., 2011, In: Physical Review Letters. 106, 11, p. 115002-1/4 4 p., 115002.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Temperature dependence of nucleation and growth of nanoparticles in low pressure Ar/CH4 RF discharges
Beckers, J., Stoffels, W. W. & Kroesen, G. M. W., 2009, In: Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics. 42, 15, p. 155206-1/10Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Thermalization of electrons in decaying extreme ultraviolet photons induced low pressure argon plasma
Beckers, J., van der Horst, R., Osorio, E. A., Kroesen, G. M. W. & Banine, V. Y., 6 Apr 2016, In: Plasma Sources Science and Technology. 25, 3, p. 1-8 035010.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Fast and interrupted expansion in cyclic void growth in a dusty plasma
Wetering, van de, F. M. J. H., Brooimans, R. J. C., Nijdam, S., Beckers, J. & Kroesen, G. M. W., 2015, Proceedings of the 27th Symposium Plasma Physics & Radiation Technology, 10-11 March 2015, Lunteren, the Netherlands.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic
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Ion energy distributions in highly transient EUV induced plasma in hydrogen
van de Ven, T. H. M., Reefman, P., de Meijere, C. A., van der Horst, R. M., van Kampen, M., Banine, V. Y. & Beckers, J., 14 Feb 2018, In: Journal of Applied Physics. 123, 6, p. 1-6 063301.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open AccessFile30 Citations (Scopus)422 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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NWO Vidi Award : Quantum dots shining their light on plasma charging
Beckers, J. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: NWO › Vidi › Scientific
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International Conference on Phenomena in Ionized Gases XXXV
Ute Ebert (Chair), Sander Nijdam (Organiser), Jan van Dijk (Organiser) & Job Beckers (Organiser)
2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference › Scientific
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22nd NNV Symposium on Plasma Physics and Radiation Technology, March 9-10, 2010, Lunteren, The Netherlands
Job Beckers (Speaker)
9 Mar 2010Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific
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Van der Waals, Vakgroeplezing EPG, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, 24 november 2009
Job Beckers (Invited speaker)
24 Nov 2009Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
Courses
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Eindhoven University of Technology Researchers Describe Findings in Applied Sciences (Time-Synchronized Microwave Cavity Resonance Spectroscopy and Laser Light Extinction Measurements as a Diagnostic for Dust Particle Size and Dust Density in a ...)
23/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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International Conference on Phenomena in Ionized Gases XXXVth edition
Sander Nijdam, Jan van Dijk, Job Beckers & Ute M. Ebert
18/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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US Patent Issued to Technische Universiteit Eindhoven on Dec. 29 for "Plasma-assisted odour-free regulation of gas pressure inside stoma bag" (Dutch Inventors)
4/01/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Seven new members at Eindhoven Young Academy of Engineering
Daniël Lakens, Sandra Loerakker, Job Beckers, Patricia Y.W. Dankers, Yoeri B. van de Burgt, Bob Walrave, Danqing Liu, Johanna I. Höffken, S. Hofmann, J.P. (Jan Philipp) Hofmann, Federica Eduati, Roy van der Meel, Antoni Forner Cuenca & Frank P.T. Baaijens
16/10/20
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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WIPO PUBLISHES PATENT OF TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT EINDHOVEN FOR "PLASMA-ASSISTED ODOUR-FREE REGULATION OF GAS PRESSURE INSIDE STOMA BAG" (DUTCH INVENTORS)
16/10/17
1 item of Media coverage
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Impacts
Thesis
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Optical study of DC- and AC breakdown in metal halide lamps
Author: Beckers, J., 2007Supervisor: Haverlag, M. (Supervisor 1), Stoffels, M. (Supervisor 2) & Manders, G. C. G. M. (External person) (External coach)
Student thesis: Master
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