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Serdar K. GozpinarView profile

Associate Clinical Professor

• High Energy Physics
• Particle Physics
• Experimental Physics
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Serdar K. Gozpinar serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physics within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo, where he has been teaching faculty since 2013. His academic credentials include: Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Baskent University (2006) Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental High Energy Physics from Brandeis University (2012) Professor Gozpinar specializes in experimental particle physics with deep involvement in the ATLAS collaboration at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. His research focuses on fundamental particle interactions and high-energy collision analysis, contributing to advancements in subatomic physics. His engineering background uniquely bridges theoretical physics with experimental instrumentation design. As a dedicated teaching faculty member, he delivers physics curriculum across undergraduate programs. His pedagogical approach integrates cutting-edge research methodologies with core physics principles, particularly in electromagnetism and quantum mechanics. The department leverages his CERN experience to provide students with real-world experimental physics perspectives.

Phua Kok KhooView profile

Adjunct Professor

• High Energy Physics
• Particle Physics
• Phenomenology

Professor Phua Kok Khoo serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physics at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and holds the position of Founding Director at the Institute of Advanced Studies, Nanyang Technological University (NTU). He concurrently acts as Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, demonstrating significant leadership across academia and scientific publishing. His academic foundation includes a BSc DIC from Imperial College, London University, followed by a PhD in Mathematical Physics from the University of Birmingham (1970). Specializing in theoretical high energy physics, Professor Phua's research focuses on particle physics phenomenology, particularly analyzing high-energy collision dynamics. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with experimental validation in subatomic particle interactions, contributing to fundamental understanding of quantum phenomena. His distinguished recognition includes: Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), 2009 IPS President’s Award from the Institute of Physics Singapore, 2006 Professor Phua co-founded the South East Asia Theoretical Physics Association (SEATPA) as its inaugural President and served alongside Nobel Laureate C. N. Yang in establishing the Association of Asia-Pacific Physical Society (AAPPS). He maintains honorary professorships at Nankai University and multiple Chinese institutions while advising the Singapore-China Association for Advanced Science & Technology.

Jens Jørgen GaardhøjeView profile

Professor

• High-Energy Physics
• Nuclear Physics
• Particle Physics
• +3 more

Jens Jørgen Gaardhøje is a tenured Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute , University of Copenhagen, specializing in Experimental Particle Physics . He leads the Subatomic Physics Division and directs the Danish National Center for CERN Research (NICE) . He is a member of the management board of the ALICE experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Born in 1954 (Hørsholm, Denmark) Dr. Scient. (1993, University of Copenhagen) Cand. Scient. (1980, Niels Bohr Institute, UCPH) Baccalaureat (1972, Lyçée Français Charles Lepierre, Lisbon, Portugal) His research focuses on high-energy nuclear reactions , progressing from MeV to TeV scales. He pioneered studies on Giant Resonances and co-founded the BRAHMS experiment at RHIC (1997-2010), establishing the Quark Gluon Plasma (sQGP) . Currently, he leads the Forward Multiplicity Detector project for ALICE at LHC, advancing understanding of particle production and collective properties of sQGP. His work spans quark-gluon dynamics , heavy ion collisions , and detector development . Recent publications highlight ALICE experiment studies at LHC, including femtoscopy in pp collisions, direct photon production , hypernuclei , and J/ψ correlations . These articles emphasize quark-gluon plasma , strange baryons , and ultra-peripheral collision analyses. Scientific Awards : Knight of the Order of Dannebrog, Chevalier des Palmes Académiques, Professor Honoris Causa (University of Bucharest), Top 5 in Science in Denmark (Ingeniørens Ugeblad), Fellow of the Danish Academy of Natural Science Grants & Leadership : Over 300 MDKK in career funding, Exec-chair of CERN-UP , Founder of L’Oréal-UNESCO-KDVS Women in Science Prize International Roles : Vice-president of CERN Council, Member of Science Europe Advisory Board, Chair of ESFRI PSE Strategic Working Group He has supervised 24 PhD , 21 MSc , and 24 postdocs , and organized numerous international conferences on nuclear, particle, and societal impacts of science.

Alexander Tewsley-BoothView profile

Research Fellow

• Atomic Physics
• Nuclear Physics
• Experimental Nuclear Physics
• +3 more

Alexander Tewsley-Booth is a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kentucky, within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research is focused on experimental and computational approaches in nuclear and particle physics. His primary research interests include: Atomic Physics Nuclear Physics Experimental Nuclear Physics Computational Physics Particle Physics Experimental Physics The breadth of his work spans fundamental interactions in atomic and subatomic systems, with an emphasis on experimental methodologies and computational modeling. While no publications or awards are listed in the provided text, his research trajectory suggests active engagement in high-energy and nuclear physics experimentation. He does not currently have any listed advisees or grants. There is no indication of part-time status or affiliations with specific laboratories or research teams.

• High-energy physics
• Heavy-ion collisions
• Quantum Chromodynamics
• +3 more

Raimond Snellings is Professor of Physics and Head of Department at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science. He leads the Gravitational and Subatomic Physics (GRASP) research group and serves as scientific director of the Institute of Gravitational and Subatomic Physics. Snellings is also program leader of the Dutch ALICE program and conducts research within the ALICE experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider. His research focuses on experimental heavy-ion physics, where he creates matter at extreme densities and temperatures through heavy-ion collisions to study Quantum Chromodynamics and properties of the early universe. Snellings is an expert on collective flow phenomena, and his work was foundational to the discovery of the perfect liquid behavior of the Quark-Gluon Plasma (QGP). His research group developed sophisticated statistical techniques for reliable flow measurements in the ALICE experiment. Snellings' recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate his leadership in heavy-ion physics, with research spanning quarkonium production, strangeness enhancement, light nuclei production, flow phenomena, and heavy-flavor physics. These works collectively advance our understanding of fundamental properties of matter under extreme conditions created in high-energy collisions. FOM "springplank" (2001) NWO Vidi grant (2005) NWO Vici grant (2011) Elected member of Academia Europaea (2016) As department head and research leader, Snellings oversees significant research programs while maintaining active involvement in international collaborations at CERN, directing both institutional strategy and cutting-edge research in nuclear and particle physics.

Christopher HeartyView profile

Professor

• Experimental Particle Physics
• Physics beyond the Standard Model
• Dark sector
• +5 more

Christopher Hearty is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Faculty of Science, and serves as an IPP (Institute of Particle Physics) Principal Research Scientist. His office is located in Hennings 268 with laboratory space at TRIUMF/Hennings 222, where he conducts cutting-edge experimental particle physics research using major international facilities. Hearty earned his B.Sc. in Mathematics and Physics from Simon Fraser University (1982), followed by a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Washington (1987). He completed postdoctoral research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory from 1987 to 1994 before joining UBC. B.Sc., Mathematics and Physics, Simon Fraser University, 1982 Ph.D., Physics, University of Washington, 1987 Postdoctoral Researcher, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 1987-1994 His research program focuses on direct searches for physics beyond the Standard Model through e+e- collisions, with particular emphasis on dark sector phenomena including dark photons, axion-like particles, and strongly interacting dark matter. As a key contributor to the Belle II experiment, he develops advanced calorimeter calibration techniques, reconstruction algorithms, and trigger systems while mentoring students in machine learning applications for large-scale data analysis. His work bridges theoretical phenomenology with experimental verification in the search for new fundamental particles. Recent publications demonstrate a concentrated effort on dark sector exploration at Belle II, featuring innovative approaches like graph neural networks for photon reconstruction and sophisticated analysis of displaced vertices. The research spans both visible and invisible decay channels, significantly advancing constraints on dark matter models while establishing Belle II's sensitivity to elusive particles through precision measurements of e+e- collision data. Hearty's scientific recognition includes: APS Fellow (2015) Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2016) as part of the T2K collaboration He actively supervises graduate students on thesis projects spanning dark photon searches, axion-like particle detection, and detector development, while serving on UBC's teaching peer review committee and as LHCb chief reviewer for CERN's LHCC committee. His mentorship provides students with hands-on experience in international collaborations, detector instrumentation, and advanced data analysis techniques. Based at TRIUMF Canada's particle accelerator centre and UBC's Department of Physics & Astronomy, Hearty leads a research group within the global Belle II collaboration. His team contributes to multiple detector subsystems including calorimetry and tracking systems, while developing novel analysis frameworks for new physics signatures in high-energy collision data.

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Instrumentation Development
• +7 more

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

Peter AlonziView profile

Assistant Professor

• Criminal Justice
• Mental Health
• Data Science
• +3 more

Peter Alonzi is an Assistant Professor of Data Science at the University of Virginia's School of Data Science, appointed in 2022. He previously served as lead of research computing and held a postdoctoral position at the University of Washington. His research focuses on the intersection of mental health and criminal justice, with additional expertise in particle physics. Alonzi collaborates across disciplines, partnering with the School of Engineering, School of Medicine, and Darden School of Business on projects addressing societal challenges. He teaches courses like Data Wrangling in Python and Physics, and leads educational initiatives for the M.S. in Data Science program. Education: Ph.D. in Physics (University of Virginia), B.S. Physics (College of William and Mary, Magna Cum Laude) Labs: Paul Scherrer Institute, Fermilab, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Jefferson Lab, TRIUMF Teaching Roles: Orientation leader, capstone project coach, curriculum committee co-chair Alonzi's research explores criminal justice system inefficiencies, mental health service integration, and data-driven policy solutions. His work combines advanced computational methods with interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent projects analyze electronic incarceration efficacy, mental health screening in correctional facilities, and pandemic-era justice system adaptations. His technical contributions include deep learning fraud detection models and particle physics instrumentation designs. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his collaborative approach and applied data science focus reflect sustained academic engagement.

• Quantum Field Theory
• String Theory
• High Energy Physics
• +5 more

Gabriele Ferretti is a Full Professor and Head of Unit in Subatomic, High Energy and Plasma Physics at Chalmers University of Technology since 1999. His research spans quantum field theory, string theory, and phenomenological applications of these frameworks. He has transitioned from formal aspects of quantum field theory to exploring model-building in collider physics since the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) began operations. Ferretti teaches diverse physics courses, from classical mechanics to physics beyond the Standard Model. He actively engages in outreach through the Gothenburg Science Festival and Universeum. His work emphasizes composite Higgs models, vector-like quarks, and LHC phenomenology, with over 50 publications in high-impact journals like SciPost Physics, Journal of High Energy Physics , and Physical Review D . His research bridges theoretical formalism and experimental validation, focusing on LHC signatures and beyond-standard-model physics. Research Interests: Quantum Field Theory String Theory Composite Higgs Models Vector-like Quarks Phenomenology of Supersymmetry LHC Physics Notable Projects: Modeling vector-like quarks in partial compositeness frameworks Exploring LHCb probes for stealth new physics Investigating pseudo-scalar bosons in composite Higgs scenarios

• Particle Physics
• Nuclear Physics
• Theoretical Physics
• +3 more

Prof. RNDr. Zdeněk Doležal, Dr. is a faculty member at the Institute of Particle and Nuclear Physics within the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University . He is affiliated with the Faculty management and Scientific Council advisory bodies, indicating his active involvement in academic governance and research strategy. Roles: Faculty management, Scientific Council advisory bodies Contact: Office in Cathedral building Troja (A 833, 8th floor) and Ke Karlovu (M 287, 2nd floor), Prague His research interests align with the institute's focus on fundamental physics: Particle Physics Nuclear Physics Theoretical Physics Experimental Physics Subatomic Physics High Energy Physics

Dean KarlenView profile

Professor

• Experimental particle physics
• Electroweak physics
• Neutrino physics
• +2 more

Dean Karlen is the R.M. Pearce Professor of Physics at the University of Victoria and TRIUMF. He has been at UVic since 2002, after previously serving as a professor in the Department of Physics at Carleton University in Ottawa. From 2011-2017, he was director of the Victoria Subatomic Physics and Accelerator Research Centre (VISPA). Dr. Karlen holds a B.Sc. from the University of Alberta and a PhD from Stanford University. His educational background provided the foundation for his distinguished career in experimental particle physics. Professor Karlen's research spans several key areas of particle physics. His primary interests include electroweak physics , neutrino physics , detector development , and accelerator development . He has participated in particle physics experiments around the world since the 1980s, beginning with the Mark-II experiment at SLAC and then the OPAL experiment at CERN in the 1990s. In the early 2000s, he helped develop micropattern Time Projection Chambers for future colliders and later incorporated this technology into the T2K neutrino experiment in Japan. His recent work has focused on neutrino oscillations through the T2K experiment, where three large volume detectors have been operating in Japan since 2009. Professor Karlen is also the principal investigator for projects funded by the Canadian Foundation for Innovation to build a superconducting electron accelerator and expand isotope production capabilities at TRIUMF as part of the ARIEL project. Professor Karlen has received numerous scientific honors throughout his career, including: Being named to Thomson Scientific's ISI Highly Cited Index (only 300 physicists worldwide included) Research Achievement Award at Carleton University (2000) Invited plenary speaker on "Experimental Status of the Standard Model" at the International Conference on High Energy Physics (1998) Primary author on the first publication of the direct determination of the number of neutrino types (1991) As an academic advisor, Professor Karlen has mentored numerous graduate students, both currently and in the past. His research is supported by significant funding from organizations including NSERC and the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, totaling over $50 million for the ARIEL project alone. He has led international collaborations involving researchers from multiple institutions and countries. Professor Karlen has been instrumental in establishing the T2K experiment's detector systems, particularly the Time Projection Chambers, and has played a leadership role in Canada's participation in major international particle physics projects. His laboratory work focuses on advanced detector technologies and neutrino physics research.

• Solar Energy
• Thermal Energy Storage
• Thermochemical Energy Storage
• +5 more

Luís Filipe Moreira Mendes is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physics, Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), Lisbon, Portugal. His research focuses on interdisciplinary physics with a strong emphasis on solar energy systems, thermal and thermochemical energy storage, and applied thermodynamics. He has contributed to advancing calcium-looping technologies for concentrated solar power plants and developed computational models for solar-driven reactors. His work bridges experimental and theoretical approaches in renewable energy systems. Teaching & Academic Roles: He teaches courses such as Solar Thermal Energy, Solar Photovoltaic Energy, and Energy Technologies at IST. His teaching evaluations (QUIC) in 2022-2023 showed high ratings (e.g., Solar Thermal Energy: 9/10). Research & Supervision: He supervises PhD and MSc theses in solar energy applications, including projects on calcium-looping reactors, concentrated solar thermal systems, and solar cavity absorbers. Notable supervisees include Filipe Alexandre Marques (PhD 2019) and ongoing work with Felisberto Camuege. Publications & Impact: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles span solar thermal systems, energy storage, and astrophysical detector design (e.g., the Mercedes Cherenkov detector). His 2023 work on calcium-looping optimization highlights advancements in thermochemical storage. Collaborations & Outreach: Active in the SWGO (Southern Hemisphere Wide-field Gamma-ray Observatory) collaboration and authored educational books like *Physics in Everyday Life at School* (2014). Holds patent PT103112 for an absorption machine with steam refining innovations.

Kristof de BruynView profile

Assistant Professor

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Experimental Physics
• +7 more

Dr. Kristof de Bruyn is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Van Swinderen Institute for Particle Physics and Gravity. He works in the High Energy Frontier, participating in the LHCb experiment to study rare subatomic particle decays containing beauty and charm quarks. PhD in Particle Physics (VU University Amsterdam, 2015) Postdoctoral research at CPPM Marseille (2015-2017) COFUND Fellowship at CERN (2017-2020) His research focuses on testing the Standard Model through decay path comparisons of beauty quarks, investigating discrepancies in electron/muon/tau lepton interactions. He also develops next-generation silicon pixel detectors with picosecond timing alignment for collision separation. Recent LHCb publications (2025) span amplitude analysis, branching fraction measurements, CP violation studies, and detector R&D, reflecting trends in quark dynamics and precision timing technology. COFUND Research Fellowship He contributes to open-access datasets and public engagement, including media appearances on particle physics topics like 'penguin decays.' Collaborations include international teams at CERN and Marseille.

Richard G. MilnerView profile

Professor

• Nuclear Physics Experiment
• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• Spin Structure of Nucleons
• +3 more

Richard G. Milner is a Professor of Physics at MIT since 1988. He leads research in nucleon/nuclear structure using lepton probes, with a focus on QCD and spin observables. His experimental work spans SLAC, MIT-Bates, DESY, and Jefferson Lab. He directed MIT’s Bates Linear Accelerator Center (1998–2006) and the Laboratory for Nuclear Science (2006–2015). Notable honors include the APS Tom W. Bonner Prize (2020), Humboldt Prize (2011), and APS Fellow status (2007). Educations: B.Sc./M.Sc. (UCC, 1978–1979), Ph.D. (Caltech, 1985). Research: Spin structure of protons, electronuclear experiments, proton visualization projects (e.g., Visualizing the Proton documentary). Labs/Teams: Hadronic Physics Group (HPG), affiliated with MIT’s Laboratory for Nuclear Science (LNS). Leadership: Advocacy for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), co-recipient of the Buechner Teaching Award (2018). His work bridges art and science, exemplified by collaborations with filmmakers and animators to depict subatomic phenomena. Current interests include QCD dynamics and gluon states in nuclei.

• High-Energy Nuclear Physics
• Experimental Physics
• Particle Physics
• +4 more

You Zhou is an Associate Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute , University of Copenhagen, leading the Experimental Subatomic Physics group. With a focus on Quark-Gluon Plasma (QGP) studies via the ALICE collaboration at CERN since 2010, his work leverages anisotropic particle expansion to probe QGP properties, including shear viscosity and thermalization. Principal Investigator of Villum Young Investigator project (2019–2024) on creating the "smallest droplet of early universe" Over 450 publications in experimental nuclear/particle physics Organized major international conferences including Initial Stages 2023 and Quark Matter workshops His research bridges high-energy nuclear physics , particle correlations , and collective flow , supported by grants from the Carlsberg Foundation , DFF-Sapere Aude , and Villum Foundation . He supervises students from bachelor projects to PhDs, including award-winning theses from Katarina Gajdosova and Vojtech Pacik . Key awards include the Villum Young Investigator (2019) and Carlsberg Postdoctoral Fellowship (2016). Recent lectures span the Nordic Winter School and Peking University . His work on femtoscopy, hypernuclei, and photon production has advanced understanding of early universe conditions and matter formation.