The technical structure of AVS is organized as a matrix. Members can participate in one or more Divisions or Technical Groups, each of which is focused around a major topical area. Members may also participate in Chapters and Student Chapters, which are regional organizations that focus on local area needs.


Plasma Science & Technology - Officers/Contacts


Officers

Chair 
Angelique Raley
email: angelique_raley @ avs.org 

Chair-Elect (2026 Chair)
Kenji Ishikawa
email: kenji_ishikawa @ avs.org 

Past Chair
Michael J. Gordon
email: michael_gordon @ avs.org 

Secretary
Thorsten Lill
email: thorsten_lill @ avs.org

Treasurer
John C. Arnold
email: john_arnold @ avs.org

Student Affairs Coordinator
Pingshan Luan
email: pingshan_luan @ avs.org

Executive Committee

Nicolas Posseme (2024-2025)
email: nicolas_posseme @ avs.org

Jun-Chieh (Jerry) Wang (2024-2025)
email: jerry_wang @ avs.org

Catherine B. LaBelle (2025-2026)
email: catherine_labelle @ avs.org

Eric Miller (2025-2026)
email: eric_miller @ avs.org