November 7, 2024, Serdang - The Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), in collaboration with the Institute of Physics Malaysia (IFM), organized a public lecture titled Introduction to Plasma Agriculture: Contribution of Plasmas to Global Environmental Issues. The lecture was held in Lecture Room 304, Department of Physics, and delivered by Professor Kazunori Koga, a plasma engineering expert from Kyushu University, Japan.

Prof. Koga explains plasma technology in agriculture

Prof. Koga is currently serving in the Department of Electronics, Faculty of Information Science and Electrical Engineering at Kyushu University. He is also affiliated with several other institutions, including the Plasma-Nano Interface Engineering Center, the School of Engineering, the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and the Graduate School of Mathematics for Innovation at Kyushu University. His research focuses on fine particle plasma, plasma processing, and nonlinear phenomena in plasma.

The lecture centered on the fundamental concepts of plasma technology for agricultural applications and Prof. Koga's latest research. Key topics discussed included the use of plasma-activated fertilizers and plasma-activated seeds. Prof. Koga also shared insights into how plasma technology can contribute to environmental sustainability, making the session both informative and inspiring.

The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session, followed by a token of appreciation presented by the Head of the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, UPM, Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Mustafa Awang Kechik. This lecture provided participants with an opportunity to understand the potential of plasma physics technology in addressing global environmental challenges while reinforcing UPM's role as a leading institution in science and technology, particularly in the field of agriculture.

Prepared by
Associate Professor Dr. Nurisya Mohd Shah
Lecturer, Department of Physics
Council Member, Institute of Physics Malaysia 2023-2025

Date of Input: 25/11/2024 | Updated: 25/11/2024 | saifulasmal