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Scott HauckView profile

Professor

• Reconfigurable Computing
• FPGA Architecture
• Quantum Computing Control
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Affiliation & Education Scott Hauck is a Professor at the University of Washington's Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and an Adjunct Professor in Computer Science & Engineering. He leads the Adaptive Computing Machines and Emulators (ACME) Lab . He earned his BS in EECS from UC Berkeley (1990), and MS/PhD in CSE from the University of Washington (1992/1995). Research Focus Dr. Hauck specializes in FPGA-based reconfigurable computing with applications in: Quantum Computing: FPGA controllers for trapped-ion quantum systems enabling precise laser control and quantum state readout. Medical Imaging: Portable radiation sensors for personalized cancer therapy and PET scanner enhancements. High-Energy Physics: FPGA readout systems for ATLAS pixel detectors at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. AI Acceleration: Real-time machine learning inference for scientific applications via projects like hls4ml. His work bridges hardware innovation with computational physics, emphasizing real-time processing and low-latency systems. Publication Trends Recent research focuses on FPGA-accelerated machine learning for particle physics (e.g., transformer networks for LHC trigger systems) and quantum computing instrumentation. Earlier work established foundations in reconfigurable computing architectures and medical imaging electronics. Awards & Recognition Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Washington (2010) Advising & Funding Leads the ACME Lab with extensive funding from NSF, DARPA, NIH, DOE, and industry partners including Intel, Xilinx, and Microsoft. Mentored over 30 MS/PhD students in VLSI, reconfigurable systems, and scientific computing. Collaborations & Labs Directs the ACME Lab (EE1-307), collaborating with UW Radiology (Prof. Robert Miyaoka), UW Physics (Prof. Shih-Chieh Hsu), and Drexel University (Prof. Josh Agar). Projects include quantum control systems, LHC readout electronics, and medical sensor networks.

Joey W HustonView profile

Professor

• High Energy Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• Particle Phenomenology
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Joey W Huston is a Professor at the Department of Physics & Astronomy, Michigan State University, and a Visiting Professor at the Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology, Durham University. He has over 600 publications with >30,000 citations, including 9 papers with >500 cites each. Positions: MSU Research Foundation Professor (1998-present), Visiting Professor at Durham (2003-present) Education: Ph.D. (1983) and B.S. (1976) from University of Rochester and Carnegie-Mellon University His research focuses on Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) , Parton Distribution Functions , and Jet Physics . He contributes to Higgs Boson studies, Supersymmetry , and Dark Matter Searches via the ATLAS experiment at the LHC. Recent articles (2025) highlight advancements in Jet Flavour Tagging , Top-Quark Mass Measurement , and Exotic Higgs Decays , alongside computational innovations like Neural Simulation-Based Inference and Cloud Resource Optimization . Scientific Awards: APS Fellow (2025), Distinguished Visitor by Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA) Prof. Huston has co-spoken for the CTEQ collaboration and organized workshops at Les Houches, Kavli Institute, and Fermilab. He authored the Handbook on Perturbative QCD and is writing a book on QCD at the LHC for Oxford University Press.

• High Energy Physics
• Particle Physics
• Collider Physics
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Alberto Belloni is an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland's Department of Physics. He is a key member of the CMS Collaboration at CERN, contributing to the Hadronic Calorimeter (HCAL) upgrade. His research focuses on high-energy particle physics experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), particularly Higgs boson studies and detector technology advancements. Education: B.S. from University of Pisa and Scuola Normale Superiore (2002), Ph.D. in Physics from MIT (2007). Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Physics 273 (Waves), Physics 275/276 (Experimental Physics), and advanced quantum/Modern Physics modules. Notable contributions include co-authoring landmark publications on Higgs boson discovery (ATLAS Collaboration, 2012) and precision W/Z boson measurements (2010). His work supports ongoing LHC experiments exploring fundamental particles and interactions.

Jesse LiuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Dark Matter
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Jesse Liu is an Assistant Professor of Physics at the New York University College of Arts & Science , joining in Spring 2025. He collaborates with the ATLAS Experiment at CERN and leads the NYU Experimental Particle Physics group. Research Interests: Liu's work bridges fundamental particle physics and detector innovation. He investigates Tau-lepton electromagnetic dipoles via photon collisions at the LHC High-luminosity LHC silicon tracker upgrades Dark matter searches through collider experiments and the BREAD axion detection project Cosmic ray physics using ATLAS data Recent Publications focus on tau magnetic moment measurements, detector thermal stress mitigation, and cosmic ray signature analysis. His work has been featured in Phys. Rev. D , Phys. Rev. Lett. , and JINST . Outreach & Mentorship: Liu actively engages in public science communication through Pint of Science talks The Conversation articles School visits to CERN First-gen student mentorship at NYU CU*iP Contact: Office at 726 Broadway, Room 852, New York City. Email: jesse.liu2@nyu.edu

Gustaaf H. BrooijmansView profile

Professor

• Particle Physics
• Nuclear Physics
• High-Energy Physics
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Gustaaf H. Brooijmans serves as Professor of Physics and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Physics at Columbia University, where he leads experimental research in high-energy particle physics with a focus on discovering phenomena beyond the Standard Model. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium (1998) Research Interests: Prof. Brooijmans specializes in experimental searches for new physics through the ATLAS experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider, with significant contributions to the High-Luminosity LHC detector upgrade. His work encompasses baryon number violation studies and participation in the NNbar experiment at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, targeting fundamental symmetries in particle interactions. His research bridges theoretical predictions with cutting-edge detector development in nuclear and particle physics. Awards: No scientific awards were documented in the provided source material Advising and Grants: As Director of Graduate Studies, Prof. Brooijmans oversees Columbia's physics graduate program and mentors students in experimental particle physics. While specific grant details are unlisted, his active involvement in major international collaborations (ATLAS, NNbar) indicates substantial research funding from agencies supporting high-energy physics infrastructure. Labs and Teams: Prof. Brooijmans is a core member of the ATLAS collaboration at CERN, contributing to data analysis and detector development for the High-Luminosity LHC upgrade. He also co-develops the NNbar experiment at ESS Lund, which investigates proton-antiproton oscillations to test baryon number conservation.

• CP Violation
• B Quark Physics
• Standard Model
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Professor Guennadi Borissov is affiliated with the Department of Physics at Lancaster University , actively participating in the ATLAS experiment at CERN . His research focuses on CP violation in particles containing b quarks , aiming to explain the universe's matter-antimatter imbalance. Research Interests: Dr. Borissov investigates deviations from lepton flavor universality (LFU) using top quark decays to tauons. His work involves precision measurements of branching fractions and testing Standard Model predictions through ATLAS detector data . Recent Publications (2025): His contributions include studies on jet track functions, Higgs boson decays, W-boson cross-sections, and searches for new physics phenomena like heavy neutral leptons and long-lived particles. These articles emphasize Standard Model validation , CP violation , and detector performance . Grants & Projects: He is involved in responsive and consolidated grants funded by the STFC , supporting Lancaster's Experimental Particle Physics group and ATLAS-related research (2022–2026). PhD Supervision: Dr. Borissov supervises Beltran Fernandez Barbadillo , focusing on top quark decay measurements. Contact: Department of Physics, B016, B-Floor, Physics Building, Lancaster University. Email: g.borissov@lancaster.ac.uk .

Stanley LaiView profile

Professor

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Experimental Physics
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Prof. Stanley Lai is a Professor of Experimental Particle Physics at the Institute of Physics, University of Göttingen, Germany, with secondary membership in the Institute of Informatics. He conducts research as a member of the ATLAS experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC), focusing on proton-proton collisions at 13/14 TeV to investigate fundamental particles and electroweak symmetry breaking. His educational background includes: B.A.Sc. from the University of Toronto (1999) M.Sc. from the University of Toronto (2001) Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (2007) Prof. Lai's research centers on precision measurements of the Higgs boson's properties—including quantum numbers and couplings—to deepen understanding of electroweak symmetry breaking. He actively pursues searches for new physics beyond the Standard Model at TeV energy scales, leveraging the unprecedented collision energies of the LHC. His work bridges theoretical predictions with experimental validation through the ATLAS detector. He joined the University of Göttingen in 2015 as a Professor, following his tenure as Akademischer Rat (permanent academic position) at the University of Freiburg (2011-2015) and Postdoctoral Researcher there (2006-2011).

Allen I. MincerView profile

Professor

• Experimental High Energy Particle Physics
• Astrophysics
• Cosmic Ray Physics
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Allen Mincer is a Professor of Physics and Collegiate Professor at New York University's College of Arts and Science, Department of Physics. He leads research in experimental high energy particle physics and astrophysics as a member of the NYU Experimental Particle Physics Group, with major contributions to the ATLAS and Milagro collaborations. His educational background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, College Park (1984) and a B.S. from Brooklyn College (1978). Mincer's research spans particle physics discoveries (top quark, Higgs boson) and cosmic ray astrophysics. He specializes in detector development, data analysis for high-energy collisions, and cosmic ray observations. His work integrates experimental physics with innovative educational approaches, particularly in physics pedagogy. Analysis of his publications (2020-2005) reveals dual research trajectories: LHC-focused studies on Higgs physics, supersymmetry searches, and trigger systems via ATLAS, alongside Milagro-based cosmic ray research mapping TeV emissions and anisotropies in the Galactic plane. His scientific recognition includes: Teach/Tech Award, New York University (2018) Collegiate Professor appointment at NYU (2008) Golden Dozen Teaching Award, NYU (1995, 2000) Mincer mentors undergraduate and graduate researchers while pioneering physics education through flipped classrooms, experimental pedagogy courses, and curriculum development for courses ranging from introductory physics to graduate particle physics. He actively contributes to the NYU Experimental Particle Physics Group, maintaining leadership roles in ATLAS detector operations and Milagro cosmic ray data analysis.

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• ATLAS Collaboration
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Jonas Strandberg is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Department of Physics, part of the School of Engineering Sciences. His research focuses on particle physics, particularly within the ATLAS Collaboration at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). He contributed to the Higgs boson discovery and currently studies its properties. Strandberg has been involved in detector development, including the HGTD timing detector for the LHC upgrade. He holds a PhD from Stockholm University (2006) and worked as a postdoc at the University of Michigan (2006-2011) before joining KTH. His teaching responsibilities include courses on experimental particle physics, statistical methods, and engineering skills. Research interests span high-energy physics, collider technology, and detector systems. Research Highlights: Member of the ATLAS Collaboration since 2011 Key contributor to Higgs boson measurements Developed timing detector systems for LHC upgrades Published extensively on particle physics and accelerator technology Teaching & Supervision: Course responsible for Experimental Particle Physics (SH2203) Teaching roles in Applied Modern Physics (SH1015), Embedded Systems Design (IL2232), and more Professional Activities: ATLAS Data Preparation Coordinator (2015-2017) Member of the Particle and Astroparticle Physics Group at AlbaNova University Centre

Mark C. KruseView profile

Professor

• High-Energy Particle Physics
• Large Hadron Collider (LHC) experiments
• Higgs boson physics
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Mark C. Kruse is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Duke University, within Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on High-Energy Particle Physics, particularly the analysis of data collected by the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). With the Higgs boson discovered by ATLAS and CMS collaborations in July 2012, his work now centers on discovering models beyond the Standard Model of particle physics. Dr. Kruse's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Physics from Purdue University (1996) M.S. in Physics from University of Auckland, New Zealand (1988) B.S. in Physics from University of Auckland, New Zealand (1986) Professor Kruse's research primarily investigates phenomena beyond the Standard Model of particle physics. His work with the ATLAS detector at the LHC focuses on Higgs boson properties, top quark physics, and searches for new particles and forces that could explain dark matter and other cosmic mysteries. He has been instrumental in analyzing data from proton-proton collisions at various energy levels to uncover potential deviations from established physics theories. His research group at Duke actively contributes to the international effort to understand fundamental particles and their interactions at the highest energy scales accessible to humanity. Analysis of Professor Kruse's recent publications reveals a strong focus on Higgs boson physics, top quark measurements, and searches for physics beyond the Standard Model. His work with the ATLAS collaboration spans multiple areas including precision measurements of known particles, searches for exotic decays, and investigations of quark-gluon plasma. The research demonstrates increasing sophistication in data analysis techniques as the LHC continues to deliver higher luminosity and energy collision data. Professor Kruse has received several notable awards and recognitions: Dean's Leadership Award from Duke University (April 2013) Sir Thomas Lyle Fellowship from University of Melbourne, Australia (2013) Bass Society of Fellows at Duke University (May 2012) Shared recognition for the Discovery of the Top Quark (July 2019) As a dedicated educator and mentor, Professor Kruse has advised numerous students through independent study courses (PHYSICS 493) and thesis projects (PHYSICS 495). He has secured substantial research funding including the REU Site for Undergraduate Research in Nuclear Particle Physics (2022-2027) and the Support and Maintenance for the ATLAS Transition Radiation Detector at CERN (2025-2027). His grants consistently support both graduate and undergraduate research opportunities, reflecting his commitment to training the next generation of physicists. Professor Kruse is a key member of the ATLAS collaboration at CERN, where he serves as the US ATLAS Transition Radiation Tracker Level 3 Manager. His research group at Duke University works closely with international collaborators on data analysis and detector operations. The team contributes significantly to the ongoing physics program at the LHC, particularly in areas related to Higgs boson characterization and searches for new physics phenomena.

Fredrik SandinView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Neuromorphic Technologies
• Computational Physics
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Fredrik Sandin is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, where he leads the Machine Learning research group with approximately thirty members. His work focuses on neuromorphic technologies and the intersection of machine learning with computational physics to solve challenging real-world interaction problems. He coordinates the 'Teknisk fysik och elektroteknik' program at LTU and has been instrumental in establishing neuromorphic research activities at the university. Luleå University of Technology, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering Member of WASP (Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program) and ELLIS (European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems) Coordinator of Neuromorphic Innovation Platform Sweden with KTH, Lund University, Uppsala University, FOI, ABB, Ericsson, and SAAB Fredrik earned his PhD in Physics from Luleå University of Technology in 2007, with thesis work focusing on dense states of matter in neutron stars. His academic journey began with an MSc diploma work in ATLAS at CERN in 2001, followed by postdoctoral research in computational physics at IFPA in Belgium (2008-2009) and brain-like computing at EISLAB with Prof. Jerker Delsing (2010-2011). Professor Sandin's research interests center around neuromorphic technologies, particularly neuromorphic computing and spiking neural networks. He investigates sensor/detector and intelligent systems co-design where constraints like energy, power, latency, and dynamic range challenge conventional digital approaches. His work spans mixed-signal neuromorphic circuits, algorithms, and systems, as well as machine learning projects involving industrial data and collaboration. He has been a key figure in establishing neuromorphic research at LTU, supported by The Kempe Foundations, particularly through the 2014 Gunnar Öquist Fellowship. His recent publications demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary focus spanning quantum phase transitions, particle physics detector optimization, renewable energy materials, and the integration of large language models into control systems. This diverse portfolio reflects his approach connecting machine learning with fundamental physics and practical engineering applications, particularly in neuromorphic computing and intelligent systems design, with emphasis on solving real-world problems through co-design of hardware and algorithms. Gunnar Öquist Fellowship Award and 3 MSEK grant from The Kempe Foundations ISSP award for an Original Work in Theoretical Physics (signed by Prof. 't Hooft and Prof. Zichichi) New-Talents award for original work in theoretical physics at the International School of Subnuclear Physics in Erice Professor Sandin has supervised numerous PhD students working on topics ranging from neuromorphic TinyML to materials for neuromorphic computing, privacy-preserving machine learning at the edge, and intelligent fault diagnosis. He has secured substantial research funding from various sources including Vinnova, ÅForsk, Kempe Foundations, WASP-WISE, and EU programs like ECSEL JU Arrowhead Tools and ITEA3 AutoDC. His current major projects include the Neuromorphic Innovation Platform Sweden and several initiatives focused on neuromorphic condition monitoring and computing, with total funding exceeding 30 MSEK in the past five years. He leads the Machine Learning group at LTU, which collaborates extensively with industry partners including ABB, Ericsson, SAAB, SKF, and RISE. The group is active in developing neuromorphic technologies for wireless sensor networks, condition monitoring systems, and next-generation intelligent systems that address energy, power, and latency constraints that challenge conventional digital approaches.

Andre SchöningView profile

Professor

• Particle Physics
• High-Energy Physics
• Detector Development
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Prof. Dr. Andre Schöning is a Full Professor (W3) at the Physics Institute of Heidelberg University since 2009, specializing in experimental particle physics. He serves as Co-Spokesperson of the Mu3e Collaboration and leads research in detector development and high-energy physics experiments. Research Interests: Search for the decay μ→eee with the Mu3e Experiment at PSI Development of High-Voltage Monolithic Active Pixel Sensors (HV-MAPS) Track trigger systems for ATLAS and future colliders Physics analysis with ATLAS and historical H1 experiment data Wireless data transmission technologies for particle detectors His recent publications demonstrate strong focus on detector technology development, particularly for muon experiments and high-rate tracking systems, alongside significant contributions to Standard Model physics measurements at the LHC. The research spans both hardware development and sophisticated data analysis techniques. Scientific Recognition: CERN Fellowship (1997-1999) University of Hamburg dissertation award (1997) Association of the Friends and Sponsors of DESY dissertation award (1997) Prof. Schöning has secured substantial research funding from DFG and BMBF from 2009-2025, including leadership of the DFG Research Unit on Lepton Flavor Violation with Mu3e. He maintains active collaborations including WADAPT, Mu3e, ATLAS, and the long-standing H1 collaboration. His research group operates within the High-Energy Physics division of Heidelberg's Physics Institute, working on cutting-edge detector systems for current and future particle physics experiments, with particular emphasis on precision measurements requiring novel detector technologies.

Matt LeBlancView profile

Assistant Professor

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Jet Physics
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Matt LeBlanc is an Assistant Professor of Physics (Research) at Brown University, affiliated with the CMS Collaboration since 2024 and previously a core member of the ATLAS Collaboration from 2010–2023. His research focuses on experimental particle physics, particularly the analysis of hadronic objects and final states at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). He employs advanced data science techniques, including machine learning and optimal transport algorithms, to study jet physics and search for new particles beyond the Standard Model. LeBlanc has contributed to jet reconstruction, calibration, and novel analysis methods in LHC data. Education: Ph.D. in experimental particle physics from the University of Victoria (Canada). Postdoctoral appointments at the University of Arizona, CERN, and the University of Manchester (UK). Research Interests: Jet substructure, hadronic object reconstruction, dark matter searches, QCD studies, radiation-hard detector development (e.g., MALTA sensors), and applications of AI/ML in physics. His work bridges experimental particle physics with computational science, addressing challenges in data processing for the High-Luminosity LHC era. Key Contributions: Leader of physics analyses in the ATLAS Collaboration, coordinator for hadronic object reconstruction/calibration, developer of jet energy scale algorithms, and pioneer in applying optimal transport and topic modeling to particle physics data. His recent work emphasizes efficient data pipelines and simulations for future collider experiments.

Jennet DickinsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• High Energy Physics
• Particle Physics
• Higgs Boson Physics
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Jennet Dickinson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on high-energy particle physics, particularly the study of the Higgs boson and its interactions using data from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). She contributes to the CMS experiment and collaborates with the ATLAS collaboration. Education: PhD in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley (2020); BA in Physics from Columbia University (2014). Her research interests include: Investigating new physics phenomena through Higgs boson production at the HL-LHC Developing advanced silicon pixel detectors for the CMS Phase 2 upgrade (TFPX system) Integrating machine learning into detector readout electronics for efficient data processing Publications highlight her work on boosted Higgs signatures, Higgs-top quark interactions, and smart pixel sensor technologies. She is actively involved in the High Luminosity LHC upgrade project and contributes to multidisciplinary research at the intersection of particle physics and artificial intelligence.

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Instrumentation Development
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Richard Brenner is a Professor and Head of Department at the Department of Physics and Astronomy , Uppsala University. He is a key member of the ATLAS detector team at the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC) , focusing on instrumentation development and real-time data processing for dark matter detection. His work bridges semiconductor detector signals with machine learning systems , emphasizing radiation resistance in high-energy environments. Role: Head of Department of Physics and Astronomy Affiliation: Uppsala University and CERN Research Focus: Dark Matter, Higgs Boson, Particle Physics His recent 15 publications (2025) span topics like dark matter searches , Higgs boson production , vector boson fusion , and machine learning applications in data analysis. Keywords include High Energy Physics , Experimental Physics , and Quantum Interactions , with subfields such as Collider Physics , Detector Engineering , and Theoretical Modeling