Deborah Harris

Deborah Harris is a Full Professor (Research Stream) in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at York University, holding a joint appointment with Fermilab as a Senior Scientist. She specializes in neutrino physics, focusing on oscillations and interactions, with key roles in major international experiments such as DUNE, MINERvA, and T2K. Her research aims to elucidate neutrino properties, their impact on astrophysical phenomena like galaxy formation, and the matter-antimatter imbalance in the universe.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Physics from the University of California-Berkeley
• PhD from the University of Chicago (Experiment E799 on neutral kaons)
• Postdoctoral research at the University of Rochester (NuTeV Experiment)

Research Interests: Neutrino oscillations, neutrino-nucleus interactions, and experimental precision in particle physics. She works on DUNE’s near detector to refine interaction models and is co-spokesperson of MINERvA, which provides foundational data for future neutrino experiments. Her involvement with T2K leverages near-far detector strategies critical for DUNE’s success.

Publications Trends: Her recent work emphasizes cross-section measurements, detector design for neutrino experiments (e.g., DUNE single-phase technology), and improving neutrino flux predictions through collaborations like EMPHATIC. She bridges experimental data with theoretical models to address uncertainties in neutrino behavior.

Awards: While no explicit awards are listed, her leadership roles in MINERvA (co-spokesperson since 2010) and DUNE highlight her impactful contributions to neutrino physics. She has received recognition through her outreach initiatives, including featured profiles in Women @ Energy and public lectures on neutrino experiments.

Advising & Grants: As part of the Physics and Astronomy Graduate Program at York, she supervises advisees. Her grants support her roles in international collaborations; details are omitted but reflect her contributions to detector development and neutrino research infrastructure. She has managed large-scale projects, such as the MINERvA construction as a postdoctoral researcher.

Labs & Teams: Active in the DUNE, MINERvA, and T2K collaborations. She leads efforts in cross-section measurements at MINERvA and contributes to T2K’s near detector strategies. Her work integratesYork’s academic resources with Fermilab’s experimental facilities.