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Igor Golosnoy is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Power Engineering Group at the University of Southampton, specializing in plasma science and technology. He has over 25 years of experience in plasma physics, focusing on numerical modeling and simulation of physical processes in plasmas, including the study of breakdown and ionization phenomena. His career includes significant roles at the University of Cambridge and the Institute of Mathematical Modelling in Russia. Igor has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers and contributed to various book chapters, establishing himself as an expert in his field. He is also a senior member of the IEEE and the Institute of Physics (IoP). His research interests encompass electric propulsion systems for spacecraft, particularly in the development and optimization of technologies such as Pulsed Plasma Thrusters and Gridded Ion Engines. He has been involved in multiple projects funded by prominent organizations, including the UKRI and the European Space Agency, focusing on atmospheric and space plasmas, as well as innovative applications in plasma technology. Igor also teaches subjects related to Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Computational Physics, and Plasma Energy, playing a key role in the education of future engineers and scientists.