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• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Experimental Physics
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Professor Andrew Mehta is a faculty member at the University of Liverpool , affiliated with the Department of Physics . His research focuses on Particle Physics , particularly in Experimental Physics and High Energy Physics , working extensively with the ATLAS Experiment at the LHC. Key research themes: Higgs boson studies, collider physics, and dark matter searches Active in teaching modules like Computational Modelling, Quantum Physics, and project supervision His work involves analyzing proton-proton collisions and optimizing cloud computing resources for large-scale experiments. Awards include the John Rutherglen Prize and a PPARC Advanced Fellowship . Organizing committee roles in international conferences (e.g., HERA, Tevatron) Referee for Physics Letters B and PhD examination roles globally

• Particle Physics
• High-Energy Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
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Dr. Jan Kretzschmar is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics at the University of Liverpool, actively contributing to experimental particle physics through the ATLAS and H1 collaborations. His work focuses on precision measurements of W and Z boson production, Higgs boson decays, and searches for beyond-Standard-Model phenomena at the LHC. Academic affiliation: University of Liverpool Key collaborations: ATLAS, H1 Research themes: QCD, proton structure, Higgs phenomenology His research spans precision electroweak measurements, dark matter exploration, and Monte Carlo generator development for detector simulations. He has led analyses of Drell-Yan cross sections, deep inelastic scattering, and Higgs decay modes, contributing to fundamental understanding of particle interactions. Recent publications include studies on jet energy calibration, W boson pair production, and top-quark-associated Higgs signals. He received the Guido Altarelli Award (2016) for his HERA contributions. Professional roles involve convening sessions at EPS-HEP and Moriond conferences, with teaching responsibilities in computational physics and W/Z boson luminosity monitoring.

• Plasma Physics
• Particle Accelerators
• Medical Imaging
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Dr Narender Kumar is a researcher at the University of Liverpool , specializing in advanced instrumentation for particle accelerators and plasma diagnostics. His work bridges physics, engineering, and medical technology through cutting-edge projects. Quantum Gas jet Based Helium Atom Microscope (QHAM) Innovative plasma confinement simulations Beam profile monitoring systems Research Interests: Plasma Physics: Microwave cavity design, mixed plasma confinement, in-situ irradiation diagnostics Accelerator Instrumentation: Faraday cups, gas jet detectors, supersonic gas curtains Medical Applications: In-vivo dose profiling, radiation therapy beam optimization Contact: n.kumar@liv.ac.uk | narender.kumar@liverpool.ac.uk

• High-Energy Physics
• Particle Collisions
• Nuclear Physics
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Dr Jaime Norman is a research-focused academic affiliated with a university physics department, specializing in high-energy particle collisions and hadronic matter. His work primarily involves experimental studies of quark-gluon plasma, charm hadronisation, and femtoscopy in proton-proton (pp) and lead-lead (Pb-Pb) collisions at energies up to 13 TeV. Grants: Science and Technology Facilities Council (2025-2030); Royal Society (2026-2027) Research Interests include the dynamics of hadronisation processes, azimuthal correlations in particle collisions, and the study of flow harmonics in Pb-Pb systems. His analysis of multiplicity distributions and symmetric cumulants contributes to understanding quantum chromodynamics (QCD) in extreme conditions. Scientific Awards highlight his leadership in funded projects exploring novel approaches to quark-gluon plasma characterization and heavy-ion collision phenomena. While no students or formal academic affiliations are specified in the text, his publications consistently involve collaborations with large research teams.

• Microelectronics
• Semiconductor Devices
• Radiation Physics
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Dr. Chenfan Zhang is a researcher focused on High Voltage CMOS (HV-CMOS) pixel sensors and radiation-tolerant detector technology. Their work addresses challenges in sensor design for high-radiation environments, particularly in particle physics experiments. Research Interests: Zhang's research spans semiconductor device engineering, radiation physics, and instrumentation. Key contributions include optimizing backside-biased CMOS sensors, time walk compensation circuits, and radiation tolerance simulations. Publications: Recent work includes the RD50-MPW and UKRI-MPW series of monolithic pixel chips (2024-2025), emphasizing high granularity and radiation durability. Studies involve collaboration with institutions like CERN (RD50 project) and UKRI.

Paul NolanView profile

Professor

• Nuclear Physics
• Particle Physics
• Radiation Detection
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Prof Paul Nolan is a Professor at the University of Liverpool, specializing in Nuclear Physics , Particle Physics , and Radiation Detection research. His work bridges theoretical and experimental domains, with a focus on nuclear structure, detector development, and applications in Medical Imaging and High Energy Physics . Research Interests Nuclear structure studies at high spin and ultra-high spin states Development of gamma-ray and semiconductor radiation detectors Medical imaging technology (e.g., portable gamma cameras) Applications in dosimetry, nuclear dating, and security Scientific Awards & Collaborations Fellow of the Institute of Physics (1973 - present) Long-term involvement in AGATA (Advanced Gamma Tracking Array) and other large-scale experimental collaborations Grants & Professional Activities Prof Nolan has secured numerous grants from the Science and Technology Facilities Council , EPSRC , and European Commission for projects spanning nuclear physics, medical imaging, and detector innovation.

Alonso Hernández, Héctor EulogioView profile

Professor

• Environmental Physics
• Radiochemistry
• Sedimentology
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Héctor Eulogio Alonso Hernández is a Professor at the Department of Physics within the Institute of Environmental Studies and Natural Resources at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria . His research focuses on environmental radioactivity, sediment dynamics, and radiation safety in volcanic island ecosystems. Research Interests: Environmental radioactivity tracing, radon risk assessment, coastal sedimentology, and computational modeling of radiation detection systems. His work bridges physics, environmental science, and geophysics, particularly in marine and volcanic island contexts. Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize radon mapping in volcanic regions, sediment tracing with natural radionuclides, and radiation safety in coastal environments. Methodologies include Monte Carlo simulations, gamma spectrometry, and multi-objective evolutionary algorithms. Collaborations: Active in the GIR IUNAT research group for radiation-matter interactions, with affiliations across multiple university institutes including oceanography and intelligent systems. Contact: hector.alonso@ulpgc.es

• Experimental Particle Physics
• Collider Physics
• High-Energy Physics
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Dr. James Ferrando is a Reader in Collider Experimental Particle Physics at the Department of Physics, Lancaster University. He contributes extensively to the ATLAS experiment at the LHC, focusing on top quark physics, Higgs boson studies, and Standard Model precision measurements. Research Interests: Experimental Particle Physics Top Quark Cross-Sections and Effective Field Theories Higgs Boson Production and Decays Jet Physics and Track Reconstruction Dark Matter and Exotic Particle Searches Scientific Awards: IPPP Associateship (2024–2025) PhD Students: Beltran Fernandez Barbadillo is advised by Dr. Ferrando, with additional collaboration with Sasha Jenkins. Contact: j.ferrando@lancaster.ac.uk

• Particle Physics
• Neutrino Interactions
• Dark Matter Detection
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Professor Jaroslaw Nowak is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at Lancaster University. He serves as Chair of the Nuclear & Particle Physics Theme Group and actively coordinates and teaches multiple advanced physics modules including Phys311 (Particle Physics) and Phys133 (IT Skills - LaTeX). As a leading figure in neutrino physics, he contributes to detector development and simulation software. Phys311 (Particle Physics) - Coordinator/Instructor Phys133 (IT Skills - LaTeX) - Coordinator/Instructor Phys450 (MPhys projects) - Report Moderator His research program focuses on experimental particle physics with particular emphasis on neutrino interactions, dark matter detection, and liquid argon detector technology. Key areas include resonance excitations, hyperon production, and nuclear effects in neutrino scattering. He leads the NuWro generator development and contributes to GENIE and NUANCE neutrino simulation frameworks. Recent publications highlight his work on neutrino cross-section measurements (MicroBooNE, DUNE), detector calibration (DarkSide-20k), and software development (ProtoDUNE-SP algorithms). His team investigates supernova neutrino detection capabilities and MeV-scale sensitivity in LArTPCs, while maintaining active participation in the DUNE, SBND, and MicroBooNE collaborations. Professor Nowak supervises PhD candidates including Krittika Adhikari and Bethany McCusker, while previous students like Dr. Christophe Thorpe and Dr. Adam Lister have completed neutrino interaction studies. His research receives support from STFC and MSCA grants, including DUNE-related projects and DarkSide travel funding.

• Fire Safety
• Civil Protection
• Risk Assessment
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Vladimirs Yemeļjanovs serves as Professor and leading researcher at Riga Technical University's Institute of Management and Security, where he directs the Fire Safety and Civil Protection study program. Holding a PhD in Engineering (Dr.sc.ing.), he joined RTU in 2004 after 16 years in Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service (SFS), including roles as Deputy Chief (1986-2002) and Director of the SFS Fire Safety and Civil Protection College (2002-2004). Education: PhD in Engineering (Dr.sc.ing.) His research centers on fire safety engineering, civil protection planning, and risk assessment methodologies. Key focus areas include developing civil protection plans for local governments, building safety systems (lightning protection, smoke detectors), emergency response algorithms, and occupational safety in construction. His work consistently bridges theoretical engineering principles with practical public safety applications, particularly in Latvian infrastructure contexts. Analysis of his 15 publications from 2019-2024 reveals a strong emphasis on localized risk modeling for Latvian institutions. Recurring themes include civil protection plan development for municipalities, building safety compliance (especially in schools), industrial accident consequence assessment, and health impact evaluations. He frequently employs simulation tools like Pathfinder and fault tree analysis for practical training and risk quantification. Professor Yemeļjanovs actively leads research projects including: ERASMUS+ project for unified social security study courses (2020-2023) Environmental risk plan development for Jelgava/Sauliai cities (2018-2019) Ongoing LATAK fire safety institution evaluations (2017-present) Stearic acid combustion experiment (2023) ESF professional competence development project (2022) Benzene unloading explosion-risk calculations (2020) New firefighting technology research (2019)

• Physics Education
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Academic Integrity
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Dr. Will Yeadon serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Durham University, holding Fellowships with the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and Institute of Physics (MInstP). His academic foundation includes Master's and Ph.D. research in particle physics from the University of Sheffield. Education Background: Master's in Physics (University of Sheffield): Specialized in simulating Supernova detection via the WATCHMAN water Cherenkov antineutrino monitor Ph.D. in Physics (University of Sheffield): Focused on ATLAS detector cooling systems at CERN's Large Hadron Collider Research Trajectory: Dr. Yeadon has pivoted from experimental particle physics to pioneering investigations at the AI-education intersection. His current work critically examines generative AI's impact on academic integrity, assessment methodologies, and pedagogical frameworks across physics education. Notably, he analyzes how tools like ChatGPT disrupt traditional essay-based evaluation while exploring adaptive strategies for maintaining educational rigor. This research spans secondary (GCSE) through university levels, with particular emphasis on physics-specific contexts and coding education. Publication Insights: His 2023-2024 publications reveal a concentrated research program investigating AI-human performance comparisons in coding courses and physics writing tasks. Key findings highlight AI's growing parity with human output in structured academic tasks while exposing vulnerabilities in current assessment systems. His comprehensive review identifies urgent need for pedagogical innovation to preserve critical thinking skills amid AI proliferation. Professional Recognition: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Member of the Institute of Physics (MInstP)

Michael MartensView profile

Professor

• Medical Imaging Physics
• Industrial Physics
• Magnetic Nanoparticle Imaging
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Dr. Michael Martens is a Professor at Case Western Reserve University with a dual focus on Medical Imaging Physics and High Energy Particle Physics. He holds degrees from Case Western Reserve University (B.S. 1987, Ph.D. 1991) and has maintained a long-standing affiliation with Fermilab through experimental collaborations. Research Interests: MRI Technology: Design and optimization of MgB2 superconducting solenoid coils for cost-effective MRI systems, RF coil development for parallel imaging, and modeling of electromagnetic interactions in MRI components. Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI): First-principles modeling of nanoparticle ferrofluid magnetization under oscillating fields using Fokker-Planck approaches. Accelerator Physics: Tevatron beam dynamics, neutrino oscillation studies in the NOvA experiment, and detector development for particle physics research. Notable Contributions: Over 15 recent publications spanning MRI magnet design, quench protection systems, RF heating safety, and neutrino physics experiments.

John J. SunderlandView profile

Associate Professor

• Medical Physics
• Nuclear Medicine
• Radiation Oncology
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John J. Sunderland is an Associate Professor at the University of Iowa with primary appointments in the Department of Radiology and secondary appointments in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. As Director of the PET Imaging Center, he spearheads advancements in positron emission tomography, nuclear spectroscopy, and image analysis algorithms. Institution: University of Iowa Academic Rank: Associate Professor Departments: Radiology, Physics and Astronomy Research Interests His research focuses on medical physics, particularly in radiation detector development, physiological modeling of radiopharmaceutical kinetics, and cross-disciplinary collaboration between engineers, physicians, and physicists. Current projects emphasize improving PET scanner calibration, reducing dosimetry variability, and integrating artificial intelligence into nuclear medicine. Article Trends Recent publications highlight innovations in PET/CT standardization, Monte Carlo-based dosimetry, and AI-driven image analysis. Key subfields include radiopharmaceutical safety, image harmonization, and computational modeling for precision therapies. Labs & Facilities The PET Imaging Center at Iowa houses a medical cyclotron, three hybrid PET/CT scanners, and a research-dedicated PET scanner, supporting multidisciplinary training in cyclotron operations, imaging software, and simulation tools.

Luc BeaulieuView profile

Professor

• Medical Physics
• Radiation Oncology
• Medical Devices
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Luc Beaulieu is a Full Professor in the Department of Physics, Physical Engineering and Optics at Université Laval, serving as Director of the CAMPEP Graduate Program in Medical Physics. He leads the Medical Physics and Radiation Protection Department at CHU de Québec - Université Laval and conducts research at the Oncology Axis of the CHU de Québec Research Center. His expertise spans medical dosimetry, brachytherapy, and radiation oncology technologies. Education: PhD (Nuclear Physics, 1996), M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Physics from Université Laval. Postdoctoral training at UC Berkeley/Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (1996–1998). Research focuses on advancing dose measurement technologies, treatment planning algorithms, and precision radiation therapies. Key areas include scintillation dosimeters, Monte Carlo simulations, and biomedical instrumentation. Awards include Fellowships from major medical physics organizations and the Sylvia Fedoruk Prize (2019). Grants include projects on next-generation treatment planning algorithms, CBCT imaging systems, and scintillation dosimetry platforms. Active in supervising over 20 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Collaborates with industry partners like Elekta, Nucletron, and MITACS. Labs/Teams: Heads a multidisciplinary team developing cutting-edge dosimetry tools and AI-driven treatment optimization systems. Key collaborators include institutions like CERN, Getinge, and the Canadian Cancer Society.

Simone MarzaniView profile

Associate Professor

• Particle Physics
• High-Energy Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
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Simone Marzani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Genova, Italy, and an associate member of INFN (National Institute for Nuclear Physics) in Genova. He is also affiliated with the Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics at the University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on high-energy particle physics, particularly the phenomenology of fundamental interactions at colliders like the LHC, with emphasis on QCD, jet substructure, and precision measurements of the Higgs boson. Prior to Genova, he was an Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo (SUNY) and held postdoctoral positions at MIT, IPPP (Durham), and the University of Manchester. He obtained his PhD in particle theory from the University of Edinburgh and a physics degree from the University of Milan. Marzani teaches graduate-level courses such as Quantum Field Theory and undergraduate courses in Quantum Mechanics. His recent work includes studies on heavy-flavour jet substructure, soft gluon resummation techniques, and contributions to the Muon Collider project through magnet design research. He co-authored the book Looking Inside Jets and actively collaborates on international initiatives like the BOOST 2024 conference on jet physics. His research bridges theoretical predictions with experimental data analysis, aiming to uncover new physics beyond the Standard Model.