Peter Butler

Professor Peter Butler is a leading experimental nuclear physicist affiliated with the University of Jyväskylä, where he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in 2019. His work focuses on nuclear shapes, heavy nuclei, and the application of radioactive ion beams in nuclear structure studies.

• Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy (University of Jyväskylä, 2019)
• Fellow of the Royal Society (2019)
• Rutherford Medal and Prize (Institute of Physics, 2012)
• Fellowship of Institute of Physics (1992)
• Marie Curie Individual Fellowship (1999)

His research explores nuclear structure with a focus on reflection asymmetry, pear-shaped nuclei, and cluster models. He has contributed to advancements in solenoidal spectrometer technology for inverse reactions and Coulomb excitation studies of heavy nuclei. His work bridges experimental techniques with theoretical insights into nuclear deformation and symmetry breaking.

Professor Butler has secured significant funding, including grants from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and European Commission projects like EURISOL and EXOTAG. He has played pivotal roles in international collaborations at institutions such as CERN, Argonne National Laboratory, and iThemba LABS.