Chris Ruiz

Chris Ruiz is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Victoria and a Scientist at TRIUMF, leading the DRAGON facility. He holds a BSc in Astronomy and Astrophysics from the University of Edinburgh and a PhD in Nuclear Physics from the Edinburgh Nuclear Physics Group. His research focuses on nuclear astrophysics, including stellar reaction rates and experimental methods using radioactive beams.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Edinburgh
• PhD in Nuclear Physics, Edinburgh Nuclear Physics Group (Louvain-la-Neuve Cyclotron Research Centre)

Research interests include indirect methods for stellar reaction measurements, post-accelerated radioactive beam experiments, and facility development such as the DRAGON and TUDA projects. He has led initiatives like the ISAC Implantation Station for high-quality radioactive targets.

Professional roles include past Chair of the TRIUMF Users Group Executive Committee and current Chair of the TRIUMF Undergraduate Student Scholarship Selection Committee. His contributions have shaped nuclear astrophysics research at TRIUMF.

No scientific awards explicitly listed. Advising and grants: No formal advisees listed, but he leads research groups and collaborates on major facilities. Labs/Teams: Group leader of DRAGON facility and contributor to TUDA and SHARC projects.