Yang Bai

Yang Bai is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, affiliated with the College of Letters & Science. His research focuses on theoretical particle physics, including dark matter, cosmic rays, black holes, gravitational waves, and early universe physics. He holds a Ph.D. from Yale University (2007) and a B.S. from the University of Science and Technology of China (2002). Before joining UW-Madison in 2012, he was a Research Associate at SLAC and Fermilab.

His work emphasizes muon collider technology and its applications in exploring high-energy physics phenomena. Key projects include designing superconducting magnets for muon storage rings and studying Higgs boson properties at future colliders. Bai’s contributions bridge theoretical models with experimental feasibility, addressing challenges like vacuum stability and flavor physics.

Publications highlight advancements in muon collider design, Higgs physics, and BSM scenarios. Collaborations include international efforts like the Muon Collider Collaboration and ECFA studies. No specific awards are listed, though his research aligns with major particle physics initiatives.