Erik Wagenaars is Director of the York Plasma Institute, UK, with over 20 years of expertise in plasma physics and industrial applications. He specializes in plasma diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing, and hydrogen technologies. Leading lab-to-fab transitions (TRL 4–7), he manages major research portfolios and collaborates with global industry partners. An Innovate UK assessor and EPSRC reviewer, he contributes to strategic evaluation, innovation scaling, and advancing plasma-driven technologies.