The Leibniz-Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP Greifswald) is the largest non-university research institute in Europe that is dedicated to research and development in the field of non-thermal plasmas. The mission of the institute is application-driven basic research from idea to prototype. Accordingly, research is conducted with a close look at industry-needs and with industry partners, adapting plasmas to specific customer needs. Furthermore, fundamental topics, such as Plasma Medicine, are thoroughly studied from first principles, but again with future applications in mind. As a member of the more than 89 non-university institutes that are organized in the Leibniz Association, the INP Greifswald is committed to research of high scientific merit and broad impact. A flexible structure and interdisciplinary culture permits the institute to respond readily to new challenges. Currently two research programs are focused on Materials & Energy and on Environment & Health, respectively. The priorities that are pursued in eight research programs accordingly are: Materials & Energy : - Surfaces / Materials - Plasma Chemical Processes - Welding / Switching Environment & Health: - Bioactive Surfaces - Plasma Medicine - Decontamination Legal notice: Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology e.V. (INP Greifswald) Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 2 17489 Greifswald phone: +49 3834 554 300 fax: +49 3834 554 301 E-Mail: welcome@inp-greifswald.de Internet: www.inp-greifswald.de Legal form: registered association association register number: VR 4323 Greifswald district court Sales tax ID: DE 137 584 418 Tax number: 084/141/11875 Scientific Director and Chairman of Board: Prof. Dr. Klaus-Dieter Weltmann Administrative Member of Board: Jens Berger Link Disclaimer of liability: http://www.inp-greifswald.de/web3.nsf/index?OpenPage&Eintrag=7D11388FD22B79C5C12573B00042BB59&Language=eng