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• High-Energy Physics
• Particle Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
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Prof. Zoltan Kunszt is a retired Adjunct Professor at the Department of Physics, ETH Zürich. He has held academic positions since 1968, including roles at L. Eötvos University in Budapest and visiting scientist appointments at CERN, DESY, and other institutions. His research focuses on high-energy accelerator physics, quantum chromodynamics (QCD), and theoretical particle physics. Kunszt has contributed to collider physics, precision calculations, and Monte Carlo methods for collider experiments. He obtained his PhD in 1971 from L. Eötvos University. His work spans over five decades, addressing topics such as scattering amplitudes, unitarity methods, and Higgs physics. Research Themes: High-energy physics accelerators (LEP, HERA, Tevatron, LHC), QCD dynamics, loop calculations, Monte Carlo simulations, and precision collider phenomenology. Key Contributions: Development of numerical unitarity techniques, NLO QCD calculations, and Higgs production studies via gluon fusion. His work underpins theoretical tools used in analyzing particle collisions at CERN and other facilities. Publications: Over 30 articles, including foundational work on one-loop amplitudes, unitarity methods, and Monte Carlo tools for collider experiments. Recent contributions focus on precision techniques in quantum field theory.

Ryan PlestidView profile

Researcher

• Theoretical Physics
• Particle Physics
• Neutrino Physics
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Ryan Plestid is a NTN Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), affiliated with the Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy. His research focuses on particle physics, dark matter, neutrino interactions, and high-energy phenomena, with an emphasis on theoretical tools for neutrino scattering, millicharged particles, and cosmological implications of dark matter models. He explores topics such as radiative corrections in atomic and nuclear systems, detector physics, and experimental signatures of beyond-Standard-Model particles. His work integrates advanced methodologies like effective field theories, lattice QCD, and precision calculations to address fundamental questions in neutrino physics, dark matter detection, and the interplay between cosmology and particle interactions. Notable areas include coherent neutrino-nucleus scattering, SHiP experiment signatures, and ultralight scalar dark matter dynamics. Ryan contributes to collaborations like the SENSEI experiment and has authored numerous papers on theoretical frameworks for interpreting high-energy experiments. His research also spans topics such as Fermi function applications in neutron decay, collective excitations in silicon detectors, and cosmological models involving right-handed neutrinos. Ryan’s interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical developments with experimental feasibility, aiming to uncover new physics in particle and astroparticle systems.

• Nuclear Chemistry
• Nuclear Physics
• Radiochemistry
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Matthias Schädel is a renowned nuclear chemist and physicist specializing in the synthesis and chemical characterization of superheavy elements (SHE). He held academic roles including Lecturer at Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz (1994-1996) and Faculty Member at Texas A&M University (2000-2001). His career spanned over 35 years at GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, where he served as Group Leader (1985-2008), Department Leader (2008-2010), and contributed to major facilities like TASCA. Post-retirement (2010), he led the Superheavy Element Chemistry Group at Japan Atomic Energy Agency (2010-2015). Schädel's research focuses on SHE chemistry, nuclear reactions, and relativistic effects influencing element properties. Education: PhD in Nuclear Chemistry (1979, Mainz University), Diploma (1974, Mainz). Key contributions include discoveries of elements 114 (flerovium) and 116 (livermorium), and pioneering studies on lawrencium's ionization potential. He developed automated chemical separation techniques for TASCA and co-authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles. Research highlights include studies on element 115 decay chains, fission dynamics, and gas-phase chemistry of SHE. His work bridges nuclear physics and chemistry, advancing understanding of the periodic table's extremes. Collaborations span international institutions like Lawrence Livermore and Livermore National Laboratories.

Avto KharchilavaView profile

Professor

• High Energy Physics
• Particle Physics
• Detector Development
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Avto Kharchilava is a Professor of Physics at the University at Buffalo's Department of Physics within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD from Tbilisi State University (1990) and a Diploma in Physics from Moscow State University (1978). His research focuses on high-energy particle physics experiments, including detector development, data analysis, and precision measurements of Standard Model phenomena such as the Higgs boson and top quark. He also explores New Physics beyond the Standard Model using data from colliders like the LHC and Tevatron. Kharchilava has contributed to major collaborations such as ATLAS, CMS, and DØ, leading to pivotal discoveries like the Higgs boson. His work emphasizes experimental setup optimization, simulation of physics processes, and visualization of detector responses. He has been honored with the Georgian State Prize in Science (1983). His academic contributions include over 30 years of teaching and research, with key publications on Higgs boson mass measurements, top quark studies, and searches for supersymmetric particles. He actively participates in international collaborations to advance particle physics frontiers.

Doreen WackerothView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Particle Physics
• Collider Phenomenology
• Electroweak Precision Physics
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Doreen Wackeroth is a Professor and Associate Department Chair in the Department of Physics at the University at Buffalo (SUNY). Her research focuses on theoretical particle physics, particularly exploring fundamental interactions at high-energy colliders like the LHC and former Tevatron. She specializes in electroweak precision physics, QCD corrections, and Higgs/top quark sector studies within the Standard Model and its extensions. Education: PhD, Physics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – 1995 MS, Physics, Technical University Munich (TUM) – 1992 Postdoctoral Research: Fermilab (1995–1997), Paul Scherrer Institute (1997–1999), University of Rochester (1999–2002) Research Interests: Her work emphasizes precision calculations in quantum field theory to enhance LHC discovery potential, including: Electroweak and QCD corrections to vector boson production Supersymmetric extensions of the Standard Model Higgs boson properties and interactions Collider phenomenology at the LHC and future colliders Key Contributions: Developed Monte Carlo tools (e.g., MCFM, POWHEG) for precise theoretical predictions. Authored influential reports on the Snowmass process, guiding U.S. particle physics strategy. Played a role in Higgs discovery interpretation and post-discovery precision studies. Awards: APS Fellow (2012) NSF CAREER Award (2006) UB Exceptional Scholar Award (2016) Collaborations: Active in LHC physics, contributing to CERN and Fermilab initiatives. Involved in International Linear Collider (ILC) planning.

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• CP Violation
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Gerhard Raven is a Full Professor in the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Particle Physics with a focus on (Astro)-Particles Physics. His research spans multiple areas including CP violation, baryon physics, and meson physics, contributing significantly to high energy physics research. Professor Raven's work centers on fundamental particle interactions, symmetry breaking phenomena, and rare decay processes. His research fingerprint shows significant contributions to Center of Mass Physics (100%), Detectors Physics (86%), Meson Physics (83%), and CP Violation Physics (47%). He actively contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through fundamental scientific research. His recent publications demonstrate cutting-edge research in particle physics, particularly in charge-parity symmetry breaking, rare baryon decays, and precision measurements at the Large Hadron Collider. These works represent trends in testing the Standard Model and searching for new physics beyond current theoretical frameworks. Professor Raven has supervised 15 PhD theses, reflecting his substantial contribution to training the next generation of particle physicists. He also teaches Advanced Electrodynamics and Special Relativity, connecting fundamental theoretical concepts with modern experimental physics. He is actively involved with the LHCb collaboration at CERN and serves as a board member of Stichting Hoge Energie Fysica (Foundation for High Energy Physics) in Amsterdam from 2022 to 2027, demonstrating leadership in the international particle physics community.

• Particle Physics
• Astroparticle Physics
• High Energy Physics
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Wouter Hulsbergen serves as an Endowed Professor in the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in (Astro)-Particles Physics. He maintains a dual affiliation with NIKHEF (National Institute for Subatomic Physics) in Amsterdam where he has been active since April 2008. His research is closely connected to the LHCb experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. His primary research interests focus on fundamental aspects of particle physics including Center of Mass Physics (100%), Detectors Physics (84%), Meson Physics (74%), CP Violation Physics (35%), Baryon Physics (31%), Collected Data Engineering (27%), Final State Engineering (18%), and Hadron Physics (18%). These research areas reflect his expertise in experimental high-energy physics, particularly in precision measurements of particle properties and rare decay processes. His recent publications from 2025 demonstrate continued leadership in cutting-edge particle physics research, with significant contributions to understanding rare particle decays, CP symmetry violation, and precision measurements in B physics. His work frequently involves large international collaborations, particularly through the LHCb experiment. Hulsbergen has supervised 6 PhD theses and maintains an active research program with 469 publications to his name. His work has received considerable attention, with several publications picked up by numerous news outlets and referenced across social media platforms.

Eluned SmithView profile

Assistant Professor

• Particle Physics Experiment
• High Energy Physics
• Beyond Standard Model (BSM) Physics
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Eluned Smith is an Assistant Professor of Physics at MIT, affiliated with the MIT Laboratory for Nuclear Science. She specializes in particle physics experiments using rare beauty quark decays to search for physics beyond the Standard Model (BSM). Her research leverages the LHCb detector at CERN to analyze electroweak penguin decays, focusing on resolving the Flavour-Anomalies through high-dimensional data fitting techniques. Education: B.Sc. and Ph.D. from Imperial College London (graduated 2017). Postdoctoral positions included RWTH Aachen and a Swiss National Science Foundation Ambizione Fellowship at the University of Zürich. Since 2021, she leads the Rare Decays physics program within the LHCb collaboration. Key Research Focus: BSM physics via rare decays, QCD effects, and machine learning for data reduction in next-gen LHCb upgrades Awards: Ambizione Fellowship (2021), Emmy Noether Grant (declined 2022) Her group is developing real-time machine learning algorithms to manage data throughput for the upcoming LHCb detector upgrade (~2030s). Current work emphasizes distinguishing BSM signals from QCD backgrounds in precision measurements.

• Environmental Engineering
• Waste Management
• Water Treatment
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Marja Palmroth is a University Lecturer at Tampere University in the Department of Materials Science and Environmental Engineering. She holds a Doctor of Engineering (2006) and B.Sc. (1998) in Environmental Engineering. Her research focuses on environmental biotechnology, waste management, and sustainable development, particularly in wastewater treatment, landfill mining, and microbial processes. She has supervised multiple theses at Tampere University of Applied Sciences, including works on biofilter method development and atomic absorption spectrometry improvements. Her recent work addresses virus detection in wastewater systems, denitrification under stress conditions, and optimization of infrastructure processes. She actively participates in academic activities such as conference organization (e.g., Nordic Drinking Water Conference 2026), journal peer review, and doctoral dissertation evaluations. Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water, sustainable cities, and responsible consumption. Key technical areas include microbial ecology, composite sampling methods, and bioremediation strategies for contaminated soils and industrial waste streams. Her publications span environmental engineering, microbiology, and chemical engineering disciplines, emphasizing practical solutions for ecological challenges.

Mircea BaznatView profile

Associate Professor

• Quantum Photonics
• Nuclear Physics
• High Energy Physics
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Mircea Baznat is an Associate Professor and Scientific Researcher at the Laboratory of Quantum Photonics, Institute of Applied Physics in Moldova. His work focuses on nuclear and particle physics, particularly in heavy-ion collisions, photon and meson production, and polarization phenomena in relativistic nuclear matter. He contributes to major experiments like the MPD detector at the NICA collider, analyzing vorticity effects and hyperon polarization. His research also involves developing simulation tools like the DCM-SMM event generator and benchmarking nuclear reaction models (e.g., CEM03, LAQGSM03) for applications in radiation protection and accelerator facilities. Affiliations: Institute of Applied Physics (Moldova), MPD Collaboration (NICA), JINR (Dubna) Key Projects: NICA MPD Experiment, CEM/LAQGSM event generators, nuclear reaction modeling Research Themes: Quantum Chromodynamics, Strangeness Dynamics, Resonance Structures, Collider Physics His publications span over 40 years, covering topics from early theoretical studies of nuclear excitation to modern experimental collaborations. Notable contributions include observations of resonance structures in photon pairs and hyperon polarization studies in gold-gold collisions.

• Experimental Nuclear Physics
• Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy
• Nuclear Structure
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Ayse Nyberg is a Professor of Physics at the Department of Physics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology (since 2015), following a Guest Professorship at KTH (2011–2015) and tenure as a Professor at Ankara University (2003–2013). Her academic journey includes a Dr.Sc. (PhD) in Nuclear Physics from the University of Oslo (1989) and a Docent degree from Uppsala University (1993). She has held roles as a postdoctoral fellow at the Niels Bohr Institute (1990–1992) and researcher positions at Uppsala University and the University of Oslo. Research Interests: Experimental Nuclear Physics and Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy, focusing on the structure of N=Z nuclei, extreme nuclear deformations, and Giant Dipole Resonance (GDR) in hot nuclei. Her work explores phenomena such as shape coexistence, proton emission, and nuclear decay mechanisms using advanced techniques like gamma-ray tracking with the AGATA array. Publications: Nyberg’s research spans over 50 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing nuclear structure, decay processes, and experimental methodologies. Her recent work includes studies on exotic nuclei like 131Ba, Tc-87, and Ru-94, leveraging collaborations with facilities like FAIR (PANDA experiment) and AGATA. These projects highlight her contributions to understanding nuclear dynamics, symmetry properties, and decay mechanisms in extreme conditions. Collaborations & Labs: She is actively involved with the PANDA experiment at FAIR and the AGATA gamma-ray tracking array. Her research integrates theoretical models with experimental data from high-energy facilities, advancing knowledge in nuclear and particle physics.

Ulla BlumenscheinView profile

Senior Lecturer

• High-energy physics
• Particle Physics
• Higgs boson physics
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Ulla Blumenschein is a Senior Lecturer in Particle Physics at Queen Mary University of London's School of Physical and Chemical Sciences. She holds a Diploma in Biology (MSci equivalent) from Mainz University, a PhD in Physics from Freiburg University, and a Habilitation from Göttingen University. Her research focuses on high-energy physics at colliders, particularly Higgs boson interactions, supersymmetry searches, and precision measurements of Standard Model processes. She has contributed to experiments at LEP, Tevatron, and the ATLAS detector at the LHC. Current projects include measuring Z boson production with charm quarks and exploring Higgs coupling to second-generation fermions. Teaching roles include organizing Particle Physics modules (BSc/MSc) and leading courses like Collider Physics and Statistical Data Analysis. She has supervised over 20+ student projects, including PhD candidates Sid Luke Baines and Alex Gavin. Key roles include STFC PhD Training Grant manager, SEPnet graduate network contact, and external examiner at the University of Edinburgh since 2023. Grants include STFC Consolidated Grants (2018, 2021, 2025) and workshop funding. Her work spans detector development (calorimetry, triggers), software management, and international collaborations like DiRAC and IRIS panels.

Jon HaysView profile

Professor

• Particle Physics
• Higgs Boson
• Neutrino Oscillations
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Prof. Jon Hays is a Professor of Physics and Director of the Particle Physics Research Centre at Queen Mary University of London. His research focuses on particle physics, including Higgs boson properties, neutrino oscillations, and large-scale scientific computing. He leads the STFC IRIS project, managing UK-wide research computing resources for high-energy physics and national facilities. Hays has contributed to major experiments like ATLAS (CERN), DZero (Fermilab), and NOvA, with recent work on sustainability for dark matter experiments like XLZD. Roles: Professor, Director Particle Physics Research Centre, Science Director STFC IRIS. Research: Higgs boson measurements, neutrino oscillations (NOvA/DUNE), magnetic monopole searches (MoEDAL), and research computing infrastructure. Grants: Includes UKRI Federated Compute NetworkPlus (£911k), GridPP7 (£1.8M), and STFC IRIS staff grants. Collaborations: ATLAS, DUNE, NOvA, and GridPP. His work bridges fundamental physics with computational challenges, emphasizing sustainability in next-gen experiments.

Jes VollertsenView profile

Professor

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Treatment
• Microplastics
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Jes Vollertsen is a Professor and Head of Research Group at the Department of the Built Environment, Aalborg University. His primary affiliations include the Division of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Urban Pollution Research Group. He leads projects like AAU Water and AAU Circular Plastics, focusing on wastewater treatment, microplastics, and urban pollution mitigation. His research interests span environmental engineering, water treatment processes, microplastic pollution, and sustainable infrastructure. He has published extensively on topics like microplastic distribution in marine environments, stormwater management, and anaerobic digestion effects on polymers. Notable awards include the Eddy Wastewater Principles/Processes Medal (2013) . He has supervised 13 PhD students and contributed to over 350 publications. Recent work includes collaborations on microplastic detection tools (siMPle software) and urban runoff analysis. His projects emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges, with active roles in conference organizing and media engagement on pollution issues.

• Sustainability
• Net-Zero Technologies
• Energy Innovation
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Dr. Alfonso Chinnici is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering under the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He specializes in Sustainability, Net-Zero Technologies, and Energy Innovation, with a focus on hydrogen production, decarbonization of heavy industries, and solar thermal energy systems. Dr. Chinnici has secured over $10 million in R&D funding and holds 4 patents. He leads research in the Australian Heavy Industry Low-Carbon Transition CRC and advises international bodies like the International Energy Agency and South Australian Government on green fuels and critical mineral supply chains. His research integrates advanced engineering principles with clean energy solutions, addressing challenges in clean tech analysis, decarbonization pathways, and techno-economic evaluations. Key areas include combustion science, multi-phase flows, and circular economy practices. Dr. Chinnici has published over 100 articles in top journals, with recent work focusing on hydrogen-blended combustion systems, concentrated solar thermal processes, and CO2 mineralization technologies. He actively collaborates with industry partners to bridge research innovation with practical industrial applications.