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Haiyan GaoView profile

Professor

• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• Nucleon Structure
• Particle Physics
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Haiyan Gao is the Henry W. Newson Distinguished Professor of Physics at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences , with a focus on quantum chromodynamics (QCD), nucleon structure, and fundamental symmetry studies. She has held these positions since 2008 and 2012 respectively, conducting experiments at Jefferson Lab and Duke's Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory (TUNL). Current Appointments: Henry W. Newson Distinguished Professor of Physics (2012–Present), Professor of Physics (2008–Present) Education: Ph.D. in Physics (1994) from Caltech, B.S. in Physics (1988) from Tsinghua University Her research interests span the structure of nucleons in terms of quarks and gluons, the search for QCD exotics, and fundamental symmetry studies to explore physics beyond the Standard Model. Recent work includes precision measurements of proton and deuteron properties, spin-density matrix elements , and the development of advanced detectors like the Solenoidal Large Intensity Device (SoLID) for 12 GeV CEBAF upgrades. She investigates the proton charge radius puzzle through electron scattering experiments and studies axion-like particles via photoproduction. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2023–2025) reveals a focus on J/ψ meson photoproduction , spin structure functions , and QCD-based nucleon imaging . These works employ facilities like GlueX and Jefferson Lab to probe fundamental symmetries , gluonic gravitational form factors , and low-energy QCD dynamics , often through precision cross-section measurements and Monte-Carlo simulations . Her grants include leadership of Duke's Medium Energy Physics Program (2002–2025), the Natalia Escobar Fellowship (2021–2022), and Jefferson Lab Graduate Fellowships (2021–2022). Her laboratory work involves the GlueX experiment at Jefferson Lab's Hall D and Duke's High Intensity γ-ray Source (HIγS) facility.

• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• Theoretical Physics
• Particle Physics
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Stefan Groote is an Associate Professor in Theoretical Physics at the Institute of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Tartu, Estonia. He has held this position since February 2024, having previously served as an Associate Professor from January 2021 to February 2024 and as a Senior Research Fellow from 2016 to 2020. Before joining the University of Tartu, he held positions at Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, where he completed his habilitation in 2003, and at Cornell University as a Post-Doc from 1998-1999. Dr. Groote received his Doctor's Degree in 1997 from the University of Mainz under the supervision of Jürgen Körner, with his dissertation focusing on "QCD-Strahlungskorrekturen in der Physik schwerer Quarks und Baryonen" (QCD radiation corrections in the physics of heavy quarks and baryons). He completed his habilitation (Dr. habil.) at the University of Mainz in 2003, qualifying him for a professorship in Germany. Dr. Groote's research focuses on theoretical particle physics, particularly in the areas of Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) and quantum field theory. His work spans perturbative and non-perturbative aspects of QCD, including spin in QCD perturbation theory, correlation functions and sum rules, lattice-QCD gauge theories, and the determination of standard model parameters using stochastic methods. His recent research has increasingly focused on non-perturbative approaches to Yang-Mills theories using Dyson-Schwinger equations, finite temperature QCD, and confinement mechanisms. He has published extensively in leading physics journals including Physical Review D, Nuclear Physics B, and Symmetry. An analysis of Dr. Groote's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on non-perturbative methods in quantum field theory, particularly the application of Dyson-Schwinger equations to problems in QCD and Yang-Mills theories. His work spans multiple subfields including finite temperature QCD, confinement mechanisms, electroweak theory, and mathematical aspects of field theory. Collaborations with researchers like Marco Frasca and Anish Ghoshal are prominent in his recent work, indicating strong international research connections in theoretical particle physics. Member of the German Physical Society (since 1995) Member of the AMBER collaboration (since 2025) Member of the management committee of the COST action CaLISTA (since 2022) Associated member of the COMPASS collaboration (since 2018) Dr. Groote serves as a referee for numerous prestigious journals including Physical Review D (since 2003), Letters in Mathematical Physics (since 2006), Annals of Physics (since 2010), and Physical Review Letters (since 2018), demonstrating his standing in the theoretical physics community. He has taught advanced courses at the University of Tartu including Quantum Field Theory, Renormalization Methods in Quantum Field Theory, and Gauge Theory for the Interaction of Elementary Particles, contributing significantly to graduate education in theoretical physics. His research is characterized by rigorous mathematical approaches to fundamental problems in particle physics, with particular emphasis on non-perturbative phenomena that cannot be addressed through conventional perturbative methods.

Berndt MuellerView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Nuclear Physics
• Particle Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics
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Berndt Mueller serves as the J. B. Duke Professor of Physics at Duke University, specializing in Theoretical Nuclear and Particle Physics. He leads the Hot and Dense QCD Matter research group as part of the Duke QCD Theory program. His research primarily focuses on nuclear matter at extreme energy density, investigating how Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) predicts the dissolution of nuclear matter into quarks and gluons when critical energy density thresholds are exceeded. Professor Mueller develops theoretical frameworks for quark-gluon plasma formation, particularly addressing thermalization problems and detection methods in high-energy nuclear collisions. His recent publications reveal significant trends across multiple subfields of theoretical nuclear physics, including QCD phase transitions, quarkonium behavior in extreme conditions, and the search for the QCD critical point. These works connect fundamental theoretical concepts with experimental approaches at facilities like RHIC and CERN. His 2022 overview article provides a comprehensive introduction to relativistic heavy-ion physics His research on the hadrochemical horizon explores connections between chemical freeze-out and QCD phase boundaries His work on critical point search addresses challenges in identifying signatures of the QCD critical point Professor Mueller has mentored numerous graduate students who have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry, including Michael T. Strickland at Texas Tech University, Xiaojun Yao at MIT, and Chris Coleman-Smith. His teaching responsibilities include General Physics I and II courses. He maintains active connections with major research facilities including the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC), CERN, and the DOE/NSF Nuclear Science Advisory Committee, contributing to the broader nuclear physics community through the Triangle Nuclear Theory colloquium series.

Kadir Utku CanView profile

Researcher

• Lattice Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• Hadron Physics
• Particle Physics
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Dr. Kadir Utku Can is a Researcher at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. His primary research focus is investigating the nature of strong interactions using lattice Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD), particularly studying hadron structure functions, form factors, and spectra through computer simulations. Current research interests include nucleon structure via Compton amplitudes, charmed baryon spectra, and generalized parton distributions. His work emphasizes computational methods to explore quark-gluon dynamics, with recent studies focusing on nucleon structure functions, parity-odd interactions, and transition matrix elements. He is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students in theoretical and computational particle physics. Key contributions include lattice QCD calculations of charmed baryon spectra and Compton amplitude analyses, published in high-impact journals and conference proceedings. Recent publications (2022–2025) highlight advancements in lattice techniques for parton distribution functions, Feynmann-Hellmann theorem applications, and renormalization group equations. His research bridges computational simulations with experimental data, contributing to fundamental particle physics understanding.

Milind DiwanView profile

Professor

• Experimental Nuclear and Particle Physics
• Rare decays of K-mesons
• Neutrino Interactions
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Milind Diwan is a Distinguished Scientist in the Physics Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory, where he leads research in particle physics, neutrino physics, and detector development. He has made significant contributions to rare kaon decays, neutrino physics, and the development of advanced detectors. Diwan is particularly known for initiating and organizing the US long-baseline neutrino program that evolved into the LBNF/DUNE project, now the highest priority fundamental science project in the United States. Education: University of Colorado at Boulder, BA (Physics), 1982 Brown University, Sc.M. (Physics), 1984 Brown University, Ph.D. (Physics), 1988 Dr. Diwan's research spans experimental nuclear and particle physics with focus on rare kaon decays, neutrino interactions, and neutrino oscillations. His work encompasses detector development, particularly with scintillation detectors, liquid scintillators, and photo-multiplier tubes. He has pioneered techniques in readout electronics and data analysis, with particular expertise in organizing large-scale scientific projects. His research has significantly advanced our understanding of neutrino properties and rare particle decay processes. Analysis of Diwan's recent publications reveals a strong focus on neutrino physics, particularly sterile neutrino searches, long-baseline neutrino experiments, and far-forward neutrino production at the LHC. His work bridges theoretical predictions with experimental verification, with emphasis on precision measurements that test the boundaries of the Standard Model. The publications demonstrate expertise in both accelerator-based and reactor-based neutrino experiments. Scientific Awards: Science and Technology award from Brookhaven National Laboratory (2017) for 'Important experimental contributions to understand the properties of neutrinos.' Co-recipient Break Through Prize for Daya Bay collaboration (2015) 'For the fundamental discovery and exploration of neutrino oscillations, revealing a new frontier beyond, and possibly far beyond, the standard model of particle physics.' Sociedade Brasileira de Fisica (SBF) and American Physical Society (APS) award for visiting professorship (2015) Fellow of the American Physical Society (2009) Dr. Diwan has served as analysis leader in multiple major collaborations including E787 (rare kaon decays) and MINOS (neutrino oscillations), and as spokesperson for several experiments including LBNE. He has chaired important review panels for the DOE and served on the HEPAP sub-panel on planning for the future of U.S. high energy physics. His leadership was instrumental in developing the national study that formed the basis for the LBNF/DUNE project approval. Diwan leads research activities involving detector commissioning for the ICARUS liquid argon detector at Fermilab, analysis of neutrino oscillations data, and design of photo-sensor systems for next-generation neutrino experiments. His work spans both hardware development and sophisticated data analysis techniques, with particular emphasis on creating robust methodologies for extracting physics results from complex detector systems.

• Applied Physics
• Particle Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
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Jorge Segovia González is a Professor at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, affiliated with the Department of Physical, Chemical and Natural Systems within the College of Engineering. His research focuses on Applied Physics, Particle Physics, and Quantum Chromodynamics, particularly in the study of quark models, meson spectroscopy, and multiquark systems. He earned his PhD in 2012 from the Universidad de Salamanca, where he studied spectroscopy and decay mechanisms of heavy quark mesons under the supervision of Dr. David Rodríguez Entem. His work spans topics like Constituent and chiral quark models Tetraquark and pentaquark systems Generalized Parton Distributions Strong decay formalisms Proton-antiproton scattering Electromagnetic form factors of hadrons . Recent publications (2024–2025) emphasize theoretical advancements in tetraquark systems, Monte Carlo simulations, and applications of QCD to meson structure. His research contributes to understanding hadron stability, quark interactions, and experimental signatures at facilities like the Jefferson Lab and Electron-Ion Collider (EIC).

Pavel NadolskyView profile

Professor

• Elementary Particle Phenomenology
• Quantum Chromodynamics
• Electroweak Interactions
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Pavel Nadolsky is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Michigan State University . His research focuses on theoretical particle physics , particularly elementary particle phenomenology within and beyond the Standard Model, perturbative quantum chromodynamics , and statistical applications for high-energy physics (HEP) data analysis. As a member of the CTEQ collaboration , he contributes to the development of parton distribution function (PDF) parametrizations such as the CT10 and PDF4LHC sets. His work bridges theoretical predictions for colliders like the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) with statistical techniques including uncertainty quantification, Monte Carlo methods, and reproducibility studies in HEP. Keywords: Quantum Chromodynamics , Electroweak Interactions , Parton Distribution Functions , AI/ML in Data Analysis , Higgs Boson Physics , Collider Physics

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Astrophysics
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Dr. Trevor Vickey is a Reader in Particle Physics and Astrophysics at the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Sheffield. He is an active researcher working with the ATLAS collaboration at CERN's Large Hadron Collider, focusing on precision measurements of the Higgs boson and searches for physics beyond the Standard Model. His research interests span multiple areas of high energy physics, including Higgs boson properties, searches for Beyond Standard Model Higgs bosons, investigations of new physics in tau lepton final states (including graviton, third-generation leptoquarks, Z' bosons, and supersymmetry), top quark properties, tau lepton identification techniques, and silicon detector technology. His work leverages the full capabilities of the ATLAS detector to probe fundamental questions in particle physics. Dr. Vickey's publication record shows consistent productivity with numerous high-impact papers in leading journals including Journal of High Energy Physics, Physics Letters B, and Physical Review D. His recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates expertise across multiple frontiers of particle physics, from precision Higgs measurements to exotic searches for new particles. The publications reveal a strong focus on analyzing data from LHC Run 2 and early Run 3, with particular emphasis on Higgs physics, top quark physics, and searches for new phenomena. As a member of the ATLAS collaboration, Dr. Vickey contributes to one of the largest scientific collaborations in history, working alongside thousands of researchers worldwide. His position at the University of Sheffield places him within a strong UK particle physics community that has made significant contributions to the ATLAS experiment since its inception.

Simone AlioliView profile

Associate Professor

• High-Energy Physics
• Theoretical Physics
• Fundamental Interactions
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Simone Alioli is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics "Giuseppe Occhialini" at the University of Milano-Bicocca. His research focuses on high-energy theoretical physics, particularly in collider phenomenology and Monte Carlo event generator development. Role: Associate Professor Institution: University of Milano-Bicocca Department: Department of Physics "Giuseppe Occhialini" Research Interests: Theoretical physics of fundamental interactions, precision calculations for hadron colliders, resummation techniques, and Monte Carlo simulations. His work bridges quantum field theory with practical event generation tools for experiments like the LHC and future colliders. High-Energy Physics Quantum Chromodynamics Collider Phenomenology Monte Carlo Methods Effective Field Theories Future Collider Design Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize improving event generator accuracy through NNLO matching, resummation methods for top-quark and Higgs boson production, and feasibility studies for future colliders like FCC. Collaborative works often involve experimental design, software validation, and beyond-Standard-Model investigations. Grants & Projects: P4: Precise Predictions for Particle Phenomenology (2019, MIUR) Improved simulations for the LHC and future colliders (2017, CARIPLO Foundation) REINVENT: Resummation-Improved Monte Carlo Event Generator (2017, European Commission)

• Nuclear Physics
• Particle Physics
• Quark-Gluon Dynamics
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Gail Dodge is Dean of the College of Sciences and Professor of Physics at Old Dominion University (ODU), where she has served since 1995. An experimental nuclear physicist, she investigates proton/neutron structure using high-energy electron beams at Jefferson Lab, focusing on quark-gluon dynamics. She previously chaired ODU's Physics Department (6 years), managed NSF's $17M nuclear physics program, and currently chairs the Nuclear Science Advisory Committee advising DOE/NSF on funding priorities. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, Stanford University (1993) M.S. in Physics, Stanford University (1988) B.A. in Physics, Princeton University (1986) Her research explores nucleon substructure, spin asymmetries, and exotic hadronic states, with grants exceeding $7M from NSF/DOE. Recent projects include CLAS detector experiments measuring deuteron spin structure and color transparency in ρ⁰ electroproduction. Her work advances understanding of quark-hadron transitions and nuclear correlations. Publications emphasize precision measurements of spin-dependent cross sections, nucleon resonances, and electroproduction processes. Dominant themes include spin structure functions (e.g., g₁ ), generalized parton distributions, and validation of QCD predictions via polarization observables and exclusive reactions. Awards: Outstanding Faculty Award, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (2015) Gene W. Hirschfeld Faculty Excellence Award (2012) College of Sciences Faculty Excellence Award (2003) Luise Meyer-Schutzmeister Memorial Award (1991) She advises major initiatives like the CLAS spectrometer experiments and directs the From Quarks to Nuclei NSF grant ($2.3M). At Jefferson Lab, she leads teams studying neutron structure via spectator tagging and develops radial TPCs for BONuS experiments.

• High-energy particle phenomenology
• Quantum computing for scattering amplitudes
• Loop-tree duality
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Germán Rodrigo is a tenured Research Professor at the Instituto de Física Corpuscular (IFIC) , a joint centre of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of Valencia . After earning his PhD in 2003 under Arcadi Santamaria, he held post-doctoral positions at KIT Karlsruhe and CERN before returning to Valencia in 2008. He currently leads the quantum–phenomenology group within the theoretical physics department. His research straddles high-energy collider phenomenology and quantum computing. Rodrigo is internationally recognised for turning multi-loop Feynman integrals into causal, loop-tree-dual forms and for implementing the resulting algorithms on real quantum hardware. Key achievements include the first quantum calculation of loop integrals, quantum jet clustering at the LHC, and quantum amplitude estimation with error mitigation. Recent work (2022-2025) focuses on: Quantum integration of decay rates and fragmentation functions Graph-based quantum algorithms for causal multi-loop configurations Adaptive importance sampling on quantum annealers and gate-based devices Factorisation-breaking studies in triple-collinear splitting with massive partons He advises three doctoral students and is PI on a national Spanish grant supporting the group’s quantum-technologies programme. No personal e-mail is publicly listed; contact is handled through the IFIC secretariat.

• Theoretical Physics
• Particle Physics
• High-Energy Physics
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Nestor Armesto Perez is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Particle Physics within the Faculty of Physics. He is a member of the Galician Institute of High Energy Physics (IGFAE) and leads the TEOFPACC research group focusing on Theoretical Physics, Particle Physics, and Astroparticles. His research emphasizes Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD), nuclear parton distribution functions, and high-energy collider physics. He obtained his PhD from the University of Santiago de Compostela in 1995 with a thesis on string interactions in particle models under Dr. Carlos Pajares Vales. His work explores small-x dynamics, gluon saturation, and jet quenching mechanisms in heavy-ion collisions. He actively contributes to designing future collider experiments like the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) and Large Hadron Electron Collider (LHeC), emphasizing precision measurements of parton distributions and medium effects. His recent publications address theoretical frameworks for particle production in proton-nucleus collisions, azimuthal asymmetries, and detector concepts for next-generation facilities. Armesto's research bridges formal theory with experimental validation, with strong emphasis on cold nuclear matter effects, partonic structure extraction, and multi-particle correlations. He collaborates internationally on initiatives like the Future Circular Collider (FCC) and Heavy-Ion Theory programs. No specific awards are listed, though his sustained contributions to high-energy physics are well-recognized in the field.

• Lattice Gauge Theory
• Quantum Information Science
• Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Schäfer serves as a Professor at the Institute of Theoretical Physics within the Faculty of Physics at the University of Regensburg, Germany. His office is located in room PHY 4.1.23 with contact details including direct phone (+49 941 943-2087) and secretary Monika Maschek (+49 941 943-2008). His research spans three interconnected domains: Lattice Gauge Theory for QCD : Leading calculations of hadronic properties through Parton Distribution Functions (PDFs), Generalized PDFs (GPDs), Transverse Momentum Dependent PDFs (TMDs), Distribution Amplitudes (DAs), and Double Parton Distributions (DPDs) using advanced methods like Large Momentum Effective Theory (LaMET) as part of the international Lattice Parton Collaboration Quantum Information Science (QIS) : Investigating fundamental dualities between Quantum Field Theory, Quantum Gravity, String Theory, Thermodynamics, and Quantum Computing to reformulate physics problems in computationally optimal frameworks AI in Medicine : Collaborating with Prof. Michael Altenbuchinger at Göttingen University to apply artificial intelligence techniques to clinical data for advancing personalized medicine and treatment optimization Prof. Schäfer maintains active international research partnerships including the Lattice Parton Collaboration and large-scale QIS initiatives, though no specific grants or student supervision details are documented in the source material.

Peter SchweitzerView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Particle Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• Hadron Structure
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Peter Schweitzer is a Professor and Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Affairs in the Department of Physics at the University of Connecticut. His research focuses on theoretical particle physics, particularly the structure of hadrons and QCD dynamics. He holds a Ph.D. (2001) and Habilitation (2009) from Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany, and has held postdoctoral positions at Ruhr-University (2003-2008) and Universita degli Studi di Pavia, Italy (2001-2003). His research explores quark-gluon structure in high-energy processes, chiral symmetry breaking, and energy-momentum tensor properties of hadrons. Key topics include TMDs, GPDs, proton mechanical structure, and applications to Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) physics. He collaborates on EIC theory initiatives and studies gravitational form factors, hadronic pressure, and exotic heavy-quark systems. Recent work emphasizes form factors of the energy-momentum tensor, D-term analysis, and proton internal forces. His articles span 20+ years of contributions to QCD phenomenology, with 2023-2025 publications addressing EIC precision studies, classical models, and gravitational interactions of hadrons. Schweitzer is a member of the American Physical Society and contributes to international physics schools and detector concepts for next-generation colliders.

Aslı TandoğanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Theoretical Particle Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• Hadron Physics
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Aslı Tandoğan is an Assistant Professor in Residence in the Department of Physics at the University of Connecticut (UConn), affiliated with both Hartford and Storrs campuses. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Old Dominion University (USA, 2014), and dual M.Sc. degrees from Old Dominion University (USA, 2009) and Middle East Technical University (Turkey, 2007), alongside a B.Sc. in Physics from Middle East Technical University (Turkey, 2006). Education Highlights: Ph.D. Physics, Old Dominion University, 2014 M.Sc. Physics, Old Dominion University, 2009 M.Sc. Physics, Middle East Technical University, 2007 B.Sc. Physics, Middle East Technical University, 2006 Her research focuses on theoretical particle physics, including Generalized Distribution Amplitudes , Transverse Momentum-Dependent Distributions , Quasi-Parton Distributions , and Gravitational Form Factors of Nucleons , often employing the Chiral Quark-Soliton Model . Her work also explores Double Parton Distributions in Large Nc and effective chiral quark models. Publications are available via an external link, though specific articles are not listed here. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. She advises students in theoretical physics but no specific advisee names are provided. Her office locations are 302A (Hartford) and Gant S406 (Storrs).