Mikhail Shaposhnikov

Mikhail Shaposhnikov is an Honorary Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Basic Sciences (SB). His research focuses on particle physics, cosmology, and quantum field theory, with significant contributions to experiments like the SND@LHC and SHiP. He has supervised eight PhD theses at EPFL, including works on neutrino physics, collider experiments, and theoretical models.

Shaposhnikov’s research interests span Einstein-Cartan gravity, dark matter, sterile neutrinos, and the interplay between gravitational and particle physics phenomena. He has led efforts in detector design for high-energy colliders and contributed to European particle physics strategy documents. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with experimental validation, particularly in exploring new physics beyond the Standard Model.

His experimental involvements include the SHiP experiment at CERN’s SPS beam dump facility, targeting hidden particles and dark matter candidates, and the SND@LHC detector for neutrino studies. He has also contributed to conceptual designs for future circular colliders and high-luminosity upgrades. Shaposhnikov’s theoretical work addresses scale invariance, conformal symmetry breaking, and quantum gravity challenges such as the hierarchy and strong CP problems.

Notable collaborations include the Advanced SND Letter of Intent and studies on heavy neutral leptons. His publications reflect a blend of cutting-edge theory and experimental particle physics, emphasizing both foundational questions and applied technologies for next-generation accelerators.