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Prof. Dr. André Rubbia is a Full Professor of Experimental Physics at ETH Zurich's Department of Physics, holding this position since December 2003 after serving as Associate Professor from 1998. His research spans neutrino physics, astro-particle physics, and dark matter detection through major international collaborations including CERN, Gran Sasso National Laboratory, and Fermilab. He currently serves as Co-Spokesperson for the billion-dollar DUNE neutrino project at Fermilab, managing over 900 scientists. His educational background includes: Diploma in Physics from the University of Geneva (1990), with thesis work on the L3 experiment at CERN's LEP accelerator Ph.D. in Physics from MIT (1993) under Nobel Laureate S.C.C. Ting, focusing on high-energy electron-positron collisions Rubbia's research centers on fundamental particle interactions, particularly neutrino oscillations and physics beyond the Standard Model. He pioneered liquid Argon Time Projection Chamber (LAr TPC) technology and dual-phase detection systems, enabling breakthroughs in neutrino mass measurements and dark matter searches. His work spans underground laboratories (Gran Sasso, Canfranc), the LHC's CMS detector, and neutrino beam experiments like T2K. Recent explorations include antimatter gravity tests, electron-positron bound states, and dark hidden sector searches. His 2025 publications reveal intense focus on neutrino oscillation parameter precision (T2K, Hyper-Kamiokande), FASER's LHC neutrino program, and DarkSide-20k dark matter detector development. Key themes include cross-section measurements, advanced detector technologies (SiPMs, emulsion tracking), and statistical methods for oscillation analysis, reflecting integration of theoretical modeling with cutting-edge instrumentation. Scientific recognition includes: Breakthrough Prize for Fundamental Physics (2016) awarded to the international team for discovering matter-anti-matter asymmetry in neutrino oscillations APS Viewpoint selection for editing the paper announcing first electron neutrino appearance at accelerators Rubbia has supervised over fifty PhD and Master's theses while securing substantial research funding as Principal Investigator for 20+ Swiss National Science Foundation projects and Coordinator of two EU FP7 Design Studies. His DUNE leadership involves complex international grant management across 30+ countries. He leads ETH Zurich's experimental particle physics group across multiple facilities: the ICARUS neutrino detector at Gran Sasso, CMS at CERN, DUNE at Fermilab, and DarkSide-20k for direct dark matter detection. His team developed the first underground ton-scale liquid argon detector and maintains collaborations with Japanese (Super-Kamiokande) and American (Fermilab) institutions.

• Neutrino Physics
• Astro-Particle Physics
• Dark Matter Detection
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Lucas Paoli is a Researcher and Course Instructor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. He leads the Paoli Lab (Microbiome Immunity and Ecology) within the Global Health Institute (GHI) under the School of Life Sciences (SV). His roles include scientific collaboration and teaching responsibilities in life sciences engineering. Paoli holds a PhD in Microbiome Research from ETH Zürich (2018-2023), an M.Phil. in Environmental Policy from the University of Cambridge (2017-2018), and an M.Sc. in Ecology and Evolution from École normale supérieure (2015-2017). Research Focus: His work bridges microbial immunity and ecology, investigating how microbes defend against viral infections across ecosystems like oceans and human microbiomes. Techniques include global-scale metagenomics and functional genomics to study immune strategies and ecological interactions. Key themes involve microbial community dynamics, viral defense mechanisms, and the impact of environmental factors on microbial immunity. Lab & Education: The Paoli Lab explores microbiome-immunity interactions with a focus on ecological contexts. Paoli supervises PhD students in Life Sciences Engineering. His research outputs span microbial ecology, metagenomic tool development, and marine microbiome studies. Contact: lucas.paoli@epfl.ch, AAB 1 39, +41 21 693 16 99.

• Microbiome Research
• Microbial Immunity
• Ecological Genomics
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Dr. Fabian Schmid is a Researcher affiliated with the Institute for Quantum Electronics at ETH Zürich, working within the Professorship for Experimental Quantum Information . His research focuses on quantum control, precision spectroscopy, and optical frequency comb technologies. Key applications include molecular ion manipulation, laser cooling techniques, and advanced spectroscopic methods for atomic and molecular systems. His work bridges quantum physics and optics, with contributions to ultra-stable laser systems, low-repetition-rate frequency combs, and high-resolution spectroscopic measurements. Recent efforts target applications in trapped ion systems and new boson constraints via calcium isotope studies. Schmid's experimental setups often involve precision engineering of optical components and cavity-stabilized laser systems. Notable experimental achievements include demonstrating quantum control over single molecular ions (H₂⁺) and developing number-resolved detection methods for Coulomb crystals. His research also explores synergies between dual-species laser cooling and cavity-based technologies. While currently holding no listed academic awards, Schmid's contributions are evident through his prolific publishing record in top-tier physics journals. His lab work integrates cutting-edge quantum optics with atomic physics to advance fundamental understanding and precision measurement capabilities.

• Quantum Information
• Quantum Control
• Precision Spectroscopy
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Emma Tolley is an Assistant Professor at EPFL, affiliated with the School of Basic Sciences (SB) and the Laboratory of Astrophysics (LASTRO) . She also holds positions in the SCITAS group and teaches through the SB-SPH and SPH-ENS departments. EPFL SB IPHYS LASTRO EPFL SB SB-SPH SPH-ENS EPFL VPA-AVP-CP SCITAS Her research bridges dark matter physics and radio astronomy , developing high-performance computing techniques to analyze data from the Large Hadron Collider and the Square Kilometer Array . She specializes in astrophysical data science and detector technology for particle astrophysics. Recent publications focus on dark matter models , next-generation radio surveys , and detector performance analysis . She mentors doctoral students in astrophysics and teaches General Physics: Mechanics and Environmental Chemistry courses.

• Dark Matter Physics
• Astrophysics
• High-Performance Computing
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Dr. Stefan Ritt is a prominent researcher and Group Leader of the Muon Physics group at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland. With over 30 years of experience in particle physics, he has made significant contributions to muon decay experiments and detector development. His research focuses on precision measurements of muon properties and searches for physics beyond the Standard Model. Ritt's primary research interests encompass particle physics, muon physics, detector development, and data acquisition systems. His work has been instrumental in advancing high-precision measurements of muon decay processes, particularly in the search for lepton flavor violation. He has pioneered developments in waveform digitizing technology, most notably through the Domino Ring Sampler (DRS) series of chips, which have revolutionized data acquisition in particle physics experiments. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on the MEG and MEG II experiments, which search for the rare decay μ+→e+γ. His work spans detector design, data acquisition systems, trigger implementation, and precision analysis techniques. The publications demonstrate expertise in liquid xenon detectors, silicon photomultipliers, timing resolution, and high-speed waveform digitization. 1984 Jugend Forscht Landessieger 2011 IEEE Senior Member 2016 IEEE Fellow for the development of the Domino Ring Sampler series of chips 2020 IEEE Emilio Gatti Radiation Instrumentation Technical Achievement Award for contributions to the development and democratization of ultra high-speed digitizers Ritt has served as a thesis examiner for institutions including INFN Pisa and ETH Zurich, demonstrating his role in academic mentoring. His leadership extends to coordinating beam time for PSI's secondary particle beam lines and organizing major international workshops. He has been instrumental in developing the Mu3e experiment and advancing muon beam technology at PSI. As head of the Muon Physics group (comprising 12 members), Ritt oversees fundamental particle physics experiments at PSI's secondary beam lines. His group is responsible for the design and implementation of data acquisition hardware and software for the MEG II experiment and serves as co-spokesperson for the Mu3e experiment.

• Particle Physics
• Muon Physics
• Detector Development
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Mikhail Shaposhnikov is an Honorary Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Basic Sciences (SB). His research focuses on particle physics, cosmology, and quantum field theory, with significant contributions to experiments like the SND@LHC and SHiP. He has supervised eight PhD theses at EPFL, including works on neutrino physics, collider experiments, and theoretical models. Shaposhnikov’s research interests span Einstein-Cartan gravity, dark matter, sterile neutrinos, and the interplay between gravitational and particle physics phenomena. He has led efforts in detector design for high-energy colliders and contributed to European particle physics strategy documents. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with experimental validation, particularly in exploring new physics beyond the Standard Model. His experimental involvements include the SHiP experiment at CERN’s SPS beam dump facility, targeting hidden particles and dark matter candidates, and the SND@LHC detector for neutrino studies. He has also contributed to conceptual designs for future circular colliders and high-luminosity upgrades. Shaposhnikov’s theoretical work addresses scale invariance, conformal symmetry breaking, and quantum gravity challenges such as the hierarchy and strong CP problems. Notable collaborations include the Advanced SND Letter of Intent and studies on heavy neutral leptons. His publications reflect a blend of cutting-edge theory and experimental particle physics, emphasizing both foundational questions and applied technologies for next-generation accelerators.

• Particle Physics
• Cosmology
• Quantum Field Theory
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Tommaso Dorigo is a Professor at the University of Padova, affiliated with the Department of Physics and Astronomy 'G. Galilei'. He serves as First Researcher at INFN-Padova and contributes to international collaborations including CMS, CDF, MODE, DarkMachines, and SWGO. His roles span research, teaching, and leadership in interdisciplinary initiatives. 2022-2025: President of USERN Organization 2020-Present: Coordinator of MODE Collaboration 2014-2019: Scientific Coordinator of AMVA4NewPhysics ETN 2016-2020: Board member of INFN CSN1 Research Interests: His work bridges Particle Physics (Higgs boson physics, top quark studies, new physics searches) and Statistics (parameter estimation, frequentist methods, nuisance parameters). In Computer Science , he develops machine learning tools for detector optimization, anomaly detection, and differentiable programming. Recent articles focus on end-to-end detector design, extended Higgs models, and systematic uncertainty-aware neural networks. Scientific Contributions: He has authored over 1600 publications (H-index 223) and pioneered algorithms like MuScleFit, INVERSE BAGGING, and INFERNO. His outreach includes a popular science blog with 15M+ visits and books like Anomaly! Collider Physics and the Quest for New Phenomena at Fermilab . Grants: Marie Curie ITN grants (AMVA4NewPhysics 2015; INSIGHTS 2017) Editorial: Editor for Elsevier journals Reviews in Physics and Physics Open Advising: Supervised 44 undergraduate/masters students and 11 PhD students Labs/Teams: Member of CMS experiment (CERN), former CDF (Fermilab), and leader of MODE collaboration

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Statistics
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Dr. Edward Thorpe-Woods is a Researcher affiliated with the Institute for Particle and Astrophysics at ETH Zürich. He is part of the research group led by Titular Professor Paolo Crivelli. His work is embedded within the Department of Physics, focusing on experimental and theoretical aspects of particle physics and astrophysics. Contact information includes the address: Auguste-Piccard-Hof 1, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland, and phone: +41 44 633 20 31. His research interests revolve around fundamental questions in particle physics, including dark matter detection, cosmic ray studies, and high-energy physics experiments. While specific publications or grants are not detailed here, his affiliation with ETH Zürich’s renowned Institute for Particle and Astrophysics suggests involvement in cutting-edge collaborative projects in these fields.

• Particle Physics
• Astrophysics
• High-Energy Physics
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Schilling leads the Phase Transitions, Materials and Applications Research Group at the Physik-Institut of the University of Zurich (Switzerland). His work focuses on high-temperature superconductivity , quantum criticality , and multiferroic materials , with groundbreaking contributions such as the discovery of superconductivity above 130 K in HgBa₂Ca₂Cu₃O₁₊ₓ (1993). Research : Explores superconductivity mechanisms, vortex dynamics, and magnetoelectric coupling in quantum materials. Students : Mentors Ph.D. researchers and postdocs (e.g., Dr. Huanlong Liu, Dong Zhu) and has supervised numerous former advisees. Key Awards : Discovery of superconductivity above 130 K (1993), Development of multiferroic materials with room-temperature magnetoelectric coupling (2013).

• Superconductivity
• Materials Science
• Phase Transitions
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Prof. Dr. Stefan Antusch is a Full Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Basel, heading the Physics Studies Committee and leading the FG Antusch research group. He has held academic positions including Max Planck Research Group leader (2007-2011) and became a Full Professor in 2020. Education: Diploma and PhD from TU Munich, followed by postdoctoral research at Universities of Southampton and Autónoma de Madrid. Research focuses on unified theories of fundamental forces, neutrino physics, and early universe cosmology. His work explores particle theories of the early universe, grand unified theories (GUTs), and neutrino mass mechanisms. Key research themes include heavy neutrino-antineutrino oscillations, gravitational wave signatures from cosmic strings, and SUSY GUT model predictions. He collaborates on major experiments like DUNE and the FCC, contributing to detector design and physics analysis. Advises honors students in theoretical physics and has mentored over 15 students since 2018. Active in academic leadership roles, including coordinating the Honors Track program and representing Switzerland in international collider initiatives like the CEPC and FCC projects.

• Theoretical Particle Physics
• Cosmology
• Unified Theories of Forces
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Fabio Avino is a Lecturer and Scientific Collaborator at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Basic Sciences (SB). He works in the Low Temperature Plasma Physics and Applications group (SPC-BPP) and contributes to teaching through the SPH-ENS unit. His research spans plasma physics and engineering, with key interests in Plasma turbulence and transport in toroidal devices Dielectric barrier discharges (DBD) and atmospheric pressure plasmas Applications in plasma agriculture and water treatment Plasma mitigation of arcing in satellite slip rings Superconducting radio frequency (SRF) cavity development His recent publications highlight advancements in plasma-activated water systems, hybrid DBD sources for high humidity, and standardization of plasma seed treatments. His work combines experimental diagnostics, applied engineering, and interdisciplinary innovation. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the text. He advises doctoral students and teaches electromagnetism at EPFL. His career includes roles as a Scientist at EPFL and a Senior Fellow at CERN, contributing to future collider cavity R&D. He is actively involved in experimental and applied plasma research. Labs and Teams: SPC - Low Temperature Plasma Physics and Applications (EPFL) TE-VSC-SCC group (CERN) Industrial Plasma Application Group (EPFL) TORPEX basic plasma physics experiment (EPFL)

• Plasma Physics
• Low Temperature Plasmas
• Applied Plasma Physics
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Dr. Georg Bison is a researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in the Laboratory for Particle Physics, focusing on ultracold neutron (UCN) experiments and magnetic field engineering. His work contributes to fundamental physics, particularly in searching for new interactions and particles like axion-like dark matter candidates, and improving precision measurement techniques for neutron electric dipole moment (EDM) experiments. Institution: Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) Department: Laboratory for Particle Physics Position: Researcher Contact: georg.bison@psi.ch His research interests include: Neutron physics and fundamental symmetries Atomic magnetometry for precision measurements Magnetic field shielding and uniformity control Dark matter detection via axion-like particles Quantum mechanical effects in UCN systems Instrumentation design for fundamental physics experiments Recent publications highlight trends in UCN dynamics, magnetic field compensation, and axion dark matter searches. Key collaborations include the nEDM and n2EDM experiments at PSI, with applications to cosmology and particle physics. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned Laboratory & Team: Georg Bison is part of the UCN Physics group at PSI, which develops advanced neutron sources and precision measurement tools for fundamental physics research.

• Neutron Physics
• Fundamental Physics
• Atomic Magnetometry
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Dr. Geza Zsigmond is a Researcher in the UCN Physics Group at the Laboratory for Particle Physics, Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Switzerland. His work centers on ultracold neutron (UCN) physics and precision measurements for fundamental symmetry tests, particularly through the n2EDM experiment which aims to detect the neutron electric dipole moment with unprecedented sensitivity. As part of PSI's world-leading UCN source facility, he contributes to advancing experimental techniques for probing physics beyond the Standard Model. His research focuses on ultracold neutron production, storage, and manipulation, with emphasis on magnetic field control, systematic error correction, and dark matter searches. Key interests include neutron electric dipole moment measurements, neutron-mirror neutron oscillations, axion-like particle interactions, and precision instrumentation development. His experimental work addresses fundamental questions about CP violation, matter-antimatter asymmetry, and potential new physics through high-precision neutron-based experiments. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent innovation in magnetic field management for nEDM experiments, UCN source optimization using solid deuterium converters, and novel detection techniques for rare processes. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between nuclear physics, particle physics, and precision measurement science, with recurring themes of experimental design refinement and systematic uncertainty mitigation across all publications. Dr. Zsigmond actively collaborates within large international teams, as evidenced by multi-institutional author lists across his publications. His contributions to the UCN Physics Group include critical work on the PSI Ultracold Neutron source infrastructure, magnetic shielding systems, and data analysis frameworks essential for next-generation fundamental physics measurements.

• Ultracold Neutrons
• Neutron Electric Dipole Moment
• Fundamental Symmetries
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Jean-Paul Kneib is a Full Professor at the Laboratory of Astrophysics (LASTRO) within the School of Basic Sciences (SB) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. He is also involved in the Space Sustainability initiative at EPFL and has held visiting positions at Caltech and CNRS institutions. His research focuses on cosmology, gravitational lensing, and next-generation spectroscopic surveys like DESI and Euclid. Education : PhD in Astrophysics (1993), Master in Astrophysics, Geophysics & Space Technics (1990), Engineer degree in Aerodynamics & Space Technics (1990), all from Toulouse University and École Nationale Supérieure de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace. Research Interests : Kneib specializes in cosmology, using galaxy surveys and gravitational lensing to study dark matter and dark energy. His work includes strong lensing in galaxy clusters, redshift surveys for cosmic expansion analysis, and robotic fiber-positioner systems for spectroscopic instruments. He also contributes to space sustainability initiatives addressing orbital debris. Recent Publications emphasize deep learning for radio interferometry, Euclid mission early data, DESI BAO analysis, and novel methods for asteroid detection. Collaborative projects involve JWST observations of high-redshift galaxies and digital twins for CubeSats. Scientific Awards : ERC Advanced Laureate (for project "Light on the Dark") Marie Curie Fellowship Leadership Roles : Co-Lead of ESA Euclid "Strong Lensing" Working Group Co-Principal Investigator for CFHT-Stripe 82 project Developer of Fiber-Robot Positioner System for DESI collaboration

• Cosmology
• Gravitational Lensing
• Redshift Surveys
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Dr. Philipp Denzel is a Machine Learning Researcher at the Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) within the School of Engineering at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). His work focuses on advancing AI and machine learning techniques with applications in computational astrophysics and cosmology. Dr. Denzel holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Zurich (2016-2021), an MSc in Computational Science (2014-2016), and a BSc in Physics with an Informatics minor (2010-2014). His research interests include generative deep learning, trustworthy AI, explainable AI, and computational methods for astrophysical challenges like radiative transfer simulations for the Square Kilometre Array (SKAO). He leads or contributes to projects such as AI-Accelerated Radiative Transfer Simulations for SKAO and certAInty, a certification scheme for AI systems. His work bridges theoretical astrophysics with applied machine learning, addressing both cosmological questions and practical AI system certification. Dr. Denzel has authored or co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, including studies on time-delay lensing for Hubble constant estimation and deep learning approaches in astrophysical data analysis. His contributions span conference papers and journal articles, emphasizing interdisciplinary applications of AI in science and engineering.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
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