Nigel Lockyer

Nigel Lockyer is the Director of the Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences and Education (CLASSE) at Cornell University. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Ohio State University (1980) and a BSc in Physics from York University, Toronto (1975). His research focuses on advancing accelerator physics and particle physics, particularly through new accelerator technologies.

• Educations:
  • Ph.D., Physics, Ohio State University, 1980
  • BSc., Physics, York University, Toronto, 1975

Professionally, Lockyer has held leadership roles including Director of Fermilab (2013–2022), Special Advisor to the Fermilab Research Alliance Board (2022–2023), and Director of TRIUMF in Canada (2007–2013). He was also a Professor of Physics at the University of British Columbia (2007–2013) and the University of Pennsylvania (1984–2007).

His current work at CLASSE emphasizes advancing accelerator science and fostering collaborative research in particle physics. No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided text, though his extensive leadership roles highlight his contributions to the field.

Lockyer oversees CLASSE, a multidisciplinary laboratory supporting research in accelerator science, astrophysics, and quantum materials. The lab’s facilities and programs reflect his commitment to cutting-edge experimental physics.