M.V. Aguirre

Unidades Centrales Científico-Técnicas, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

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M.V. Aguirre is a materials scientist whose research focuses on the degradation and durability of materials in extreme electrical environments, particularly within non-thermal plasma generators. Their most significant contribution is a pioneering study on materials degradation caused by corona discharge, a phenomenon critical to emerging technologies in cooling, sterilization, and propulsion. This work, published in 2021 and garnering 31 citations, provides essential insights into the failure mechanisms that currently hinder the industrial-scale deployment of these devices across robotics, medical devices, drones, and space applications. By systematically analyzing how materials corrode and break down under high-voltage atmospheric conditions, Aguirre has laid crucial groundwork for developing more robust components. This research is vital for advancing non-thermal plasma technologies, which promise innovative solutions for everything from surgical sterilization to spacecraft propulsion. Aguirre’s work directly addresses a key bottleneck in translating laboratory-scale plasma devices into reliable, long-lasting industrial tools, making their findings highly relevant for engineers and material scientists working on next-generation electromechanical systems.