Sophie S Berkman

Sophie S. Berkman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on experimental particle physics, particularly neutrino interactions and the development of liquid argon time projection chamber (LArTPC) detectors.

Her work involves precision measurements of neutrino-argon cross sections critical for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). She contributes to Fermilab's MicroBooNE and ICARUS detectors within the Short-Baseline Neutrino program, analyzing data to understand neutrino properties and detector performance. Her research spans charged-current and neutral-current interactions, pion production mechanisms, and searches for physics beyond the Standard Model through sterile neutrino and dark sector investigations.

Recent publications demonstrate leadership in neutrino interaction vertex reconstruction using deep learning, liquid argon purity monitoring, and supernova neutrino detection capabilities. Her work on trigger systems and software development directly supports DUNE's operational readiness and scientific objectives in neutrino oscillation physics.

She actively participates in international collaborations including DUNE, MicroBooNE, and ICARUS, contributing to detector calibration, event reconstruction algorithms, and cross-section measurements essential for next-generation neutrino experiments.