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Christophe RoyonView profile

Professor

• Particle Physics
• High-Energy Physics
• Collider Physics
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Christophe Royon is a Foundation Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas, leading research in high-energy particle physics with a focus on collider experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). His work primarily involves analyzing data from the CMS experiment to explore fundamental questions in particle physics, such as dark matter detection, Higgs boson properties, and quantum chromodynamics (QCD) dynamics. Research interests include probing new physics scenarios through precision measurements of top quark interactions, vector boson production, and jet substructure. He actively contributes to studies of heavy ion collisions to understand quark-gluon plasma behavior and gluon saturation effects. His experimental expertise spans detector calibration, systematic uncertainty quantification, and machine learning applications in data analysis. Notable achievements include the APS Award for collaboration with Brazil (2017-2018), recognizing his international research contributions. His recent publications (2024-2025) highlight advancements in measuring W boson properties, constraining Higgs Yukawa couplings, and discovering anomalous top quark pair production signals. Dr. Royon collaborates extensively with global physics communities, advancing experimental techniques for future collider projects like the Electron Ion Collider (ECCE). His work bridges theoretical predictions with experimental validation, contributing to both precision Standard Model tests and searches for physics beyond the Standard Model.

Nikos VarelasView profile

Professor

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Experimental High Energy Physics
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Nikos Varelas serves as Senior Vice Provost for Academic Programs, Student Success, and Effectiveness and LAS Distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Physics. His leadership spans institutional administration and international particle physics collaborations. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Physics from the University of Rochester (1994) and a BS in Physics from the University of Athens (1985). Prof. Varelas' research centers on experimental high energy particle physics , specializing in precision Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) measurements and searches for physics beyond the Standard Model. His work investigates dark matter candidates, extra spatial dimensions, quantum black holes, and Higgs boson properties through the CMS experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. As a key contributor to the 2012 Higgs boson discovery, his group developed critical CMS trigger systems including the Level-1 Calorimeter and High-Level Trigger. Recent publications reveal intense focus on top quark physics, Higgs characterization, and QCD precision measurements using advanced machine learning techniques. His work leverages full LHC datasets to probe new physics signatures while refining Standard Model parameters through multidifferential cross-section analyses. His scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science University of Illinois Scholar Senior Fellow of the LHC Physics Center at Fermilab Prof. Varelas has held pivotal roles including CTEQ Collaboration co-spokesperson, American Physical Society Division of Particles and Fields Executive Committee member, and Fermilab Users Executive Committee Chair. As current President of the Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities and Noble Schools Board Director, he demonstrates deep commitment to academic leadership beyond research. His Senior Vice Provost role underscores institutional impact on student success initiatives. He leads the UIC High Energy Particle Physics Group within the CMS collaboration, driving technical innovations in trigger systems while mentoring next-generation physicists through cutting-edge LHC research.

Ayana T. ArceView profile

Associate Professor

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Collider Physics
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Ayana T. Arce serves as Associate Professor of Physics within the Department of Physics at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, a position she has held since 2016 after advancing from Assistant Professor (2010-2016). Her research centers on experimental particle physics using the ATLAS detector at CERN's Large Hadron Collider, focusing on phenomena beyond the Standard Model including Higgs boson properties and jet substructure analysis. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, Harvard University (2006) B.S. in Physics, Princeton University (1998) Research Focus: Dr. Arce's work bridges theoretical predictions and experimental verification through precision measurements of proton-proton collisions. Her expertise spans trigger system development, heavy resonance searches, and calibration of large-radius jets—critical for identifying new physics signatures. She actively contributes to advancing analysis techniques for boosted objects and diboson resonances. Publication Trends: Her 15-year publication record (2008-2024) demonstrates consistent leadership in ATLAS collaboration efforts, evolving from foundational detector studies to cutting-edge Run 3 trigger systems. Recent work emphasizes real-time data processing for high-luminosity operations while maintaining rigorous statistical validation of Standard Model predictions. Grant Funding: Secured major support including: National Science Foundation REU Sites (2022-2027, 2018-2022, 2015-2019, 2009-2015) for undergraduate nuclear physics research Department of Energy grant (2013-2025) for High Energy Physics at Duke Brookhaven National Laboratory project (2024-2025) for ITK Module Assembly Collaborations: As a core ATLAS collaboration member at CERN, she participates in international data analysis working groups and contributes to detector upgrade projects for future LHC runs. Her external relationship with CERN is formally documented through Duke University's conflict of interest management system.

Johannes HallerView profile

Professor

• Particle Physics
• Experimental Physics
• High Energy Physics
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Johannes Haller is a Professor of Experimental Particle Physics at the University of Hamburg , affiliated with the Institute of Experimental Physics under the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences. He actively contributes to the CMS experiment at the LHC , focusing on physics beyond the Standard Model, boosted objects, and Higgs boson studies. Since 2023, he chairs the Particle Physics Division of the German Physical Society (DPG) and serves on multiple national and international committees. PhD in Particle Physics (Universität Heidelberg, 2003) Diploma in Physics (Universität Heidelberg, 2000) His research spans collider experiments from LEP (OPAL) to HERA (H1) , ATLAS , and now CMS . His group develops AI-based algorithms for CMS trigger systems and participates in global electroweak fits through the Gfitter collaboration. Recent work explores flavor anomalies , heavy Higgs bosons , and medium effects in heavy-ion collisions . Selected scientific responsibilities include: Spokesperson for BMBF-FSP-104 “Elementarteilchenphysik mit dem CMS–Experiment” (2021–2024) Managing Director of Institute of Experimental Physics (2016–2019) Co-organizer of major conferences like EPS-HEP2023 His research group includes Master’s students Syed Sajal Hasan, Balduin Letzer, Parth Patil, Christian Sammoray, and Emre Toka.

Kevin BlackView profile

Professor

• High Energy Physics
• Elementary Particle Physics
• CMS Experiment
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Kevin Black is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His academic career includes roles as Professor at Boston University (2016–2018), and prior positions as Research Scientist and Post-Doc at Harvard University. His research focuses on high energy physics and elementary particle physics, particularly through the CMS Experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. Key areas include proton-proton collisions at energy frontiers, direct searches for new particles, top quark physics, and Higgs boson studies. He has contributed to over 150 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work involving dark matter searches, Higgs self-coupling studies, and muon collider developments. Academic leadership roles include Department Chair at UW-Madison (2024–present) and Associate Chair roles at Boston University (2017–2024). His research interests span experimental particle physics with emphasis on collider-based discoveries. Recent work includes studies of jet quenching, energy-energy correlators in heavy-ion collisions, and precision measurements of the W boson mass. He collaborates extensively with the CMS Collaboration, contributing to both data analysis and detector development. Notable projects include the Muon Collider initiative, where he explores next-generation accelerator technologies. Publications reflect a focus on cutting-edge topics such as rare particle decays, LHC phenomenology, and Higgs physics. Academic leadership includes graduate program oversight and departmental administration. His work bridges theoretical predictions with experimental validation, aiming to uncover fundamental physics principles.

• Machine Learning
• Biomedical Informatics
• Data Science
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Claus Horn is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Biomedical Informatics & Data Science at Yale School of Medicine. His research focuses on integrating machine learning with biomedical applications, including enzyme design and deep learning frameworks for protein-ligand interactions. Previously, he held roles at CERN (ATLAS collaboration) and Stanford University, contributing to particle physics breakthroughs like the Higgs boson discovery. He has also pioneered data science education, founding an open education platform with 3,000+ members and teaching over 300 students in AI and machine learning courses. Education: PhD in Physics (University of Hamburg, 2006), Postdoctoral Researcher at Stanford University (2010), DipEd in University Didactics (PH Zurich, 2021), MBA in Management & Leadership (HWZ Zurich, 2023). Research interests span interdisciplinary fields: developing GNN frameworks for drug discovery (e.g., GEMS), optimizing protein structures via geometric methods, and applying AI to drone signal analysis and indoor farming simulations. His particle physics work includes searches for supersymmetry, microscopic black holes, and long-lived particles using ATLAS data. Publications highlight contributions to both biomedical innovation and high-energy physics, with recent work emphasizing AI-driven systems and collaborative data science education. He has no explicitly listed scientific awards but contributed to Nobel Prize-winning Higgs boson research.

• Particle Physics
• High-Energy Physics
• Data Science
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Prof. Heinrich Lukas is a Professor of Data Science in Physics at the Technical University of Munich, affiliated with the TUM School of Natural Sciences and the Department of Physics. His research focuses on experimental particle physics, leveraging advanced data science techniques and computational methods in collaboration with the ATLAS experiment at CERN's LHC. He actively contributes to detector calibration, high-energy collision analysis, and machine learning applications in physics. Recent work includes studies on vector-like quarks, Higgs boson properties, and off-shell phenomena, utilizing cutting-edge simulation-based inference and cloud computing infrastructure. His interdisciplinary projects span from collider physics to healthcare-related studies, such as analyzing dermatitis treatments in clinical registries. Key research interests include: Machine learning-driven particle physics analysis Collider data interpretation (ATLAS experiment) Jet physics and flavor tagging Searches for Beyond Standard Model particles Computational infrastructure optimization Publications (2025) highlight contributions to missing transverse momentum reconstruction , vector-like quark searches , and neural simulation-based inference . Collaborations involve international teams working on ATLAS Run-2 datasets and LHC Run 3 computing frameworks. Current efforts emphasize leveraging AI infrastructure for particle physics while maintaining involvement in medical data analysis.

Frank PetrielloView profile

Professor

• Precision QCD
• Hadron Collider Physics
• New Physics Searches
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Frank Petriello is a Professor of Physics at Northwestern University, specializing in precision QCD calculations and collider phenomenology. He holds a PhD from Stanford University (2003) and focuses on improving Standard Model predictions for hadron collider observables and developing strategies for new physics searches at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and future colliders. His work emphasizes ultra-precise theoretical comparisons with experimental data, particularly in Drell-Yan processes, Higgs boson production, and Standard Model Effective Field Theory (SMEFT) applications. Key research areas include precision QCD calculations, electroweak physics, and the development of novel techniques for analyzing collider data. Petriello has contributed to studies of the Future Circular Collider (FCC), Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), and high-luminosity LHC upgrades. His theoretical frameworks address challenges in proton structure, parton distribution functions, and dimension-8 SMEFT operators. Education: PhD in Physics, Stanford University, 2003 His recent work explores renormalization-group running of four-fermion operators in SMEFT, transverse spin asymmetries at FCC-ee, and the impact of Drell-Yan data on BSM model fits. He has co-authored influential papers on W/Z boson production, Higgs+jet processes, and jet substructure at NNLO accuracy. Awards: U.S. Department of Energy Outstanding Junior Investigator Award Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research Fellowship Fellow of the American Physical Society Petriello collaborates on major international initiatives like the Future Circular Collider conceptual design and the Electron-Ion Collider theory alliance. His research bridges theoretical predictions with experimental capabilities, emphasizing precision measurements to uncover physics beyond the Standard Model.

Laura FabbiettiView profile

Professor

• High-Energy Physics
• Particle Physics
• Nuclear Physics
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Prof. Laura Fabbietti is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Professorship of Dense and Strange Hadronic Matter within the TUM School of Natural Sciences and Department of Physics. Her research focuses on high-energy physics, particle physics, and nuclear physics, particularly in the context of quantum chromodynamics (QCD) and the study of hadronic matter under extreme conditions. She is a core member of the ALICE Collaboration at the LHC, investigating phenomena such as heavy-ion collisions, jet quenching, and strangeness production. Her work explores topics like beauty and charm quark dynamics, collective flow in heavy-ion collisions, and the properties of the quark-gluon plasma. She also contributes to detector development and machine learning applications in particle physics experiments. Recent studies include measurements of photon production, jet modifications, and femtoscopic correlations in various collision systems. Her publications highlight advanced analyses of LHC data, emphasizing precision measurements, theoretical comparisons, and novel experimental techniques. While no specific awards or grants are mentioned, her involvement in major collaborations like ALICE underscores her significant contributions to the field. Prof. Fabbietti’s research group actively engages in interdisciplinary projects, including hypernuclei studies and precision kaonic atom spectroscopy. No advisees or specific laboratory affiliations are explicitly listed in the provided text.

Erika GaruttiView profile

Professor

• Particle Physics
• Detector Development
• Silicon Detectors
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Prof. Dr. Erika Garutti is Head of the Detector Development Group at the Institute of Experimental Physics, University of Hamburg, within the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences. She leads research in cutting-edge detector technologies and coordinates projects including CMS, MADMAX, CALICE, and medical imaging applications. Her group maintains strong collaborations with DESY, CERN, and the Excellence Cluster Quantum Universe. Her research focuses on: Developing radiation-hard silicon sensors for high-energy physics experiments Designing fast timing detectors (LGAD) and SiPM characterization Axion dark matter detection through dielectric haloscopes Applying particle physics technologies to medical imaging (Time-of-Flight PET) Particle flow calorimetry for future colliders Recent publications (2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on: Dark matter detection methodologies (MADMAX prototype results) Jet substructure analysis and exotic particle searches at LHC Quark-gluon plasma signatures in heavy ion collisions Advanced SiPM characterization and detector calibration techniques She leads a large research team including: 6 postdoctoral researchers and scientific staff 8 PhD students and 3 Master's students Technical and administrative support team The group operates specialized labs for silicon detector development and test beam integration at DESY.

Joe HaleyView profile

Professor

• Experimental High Energy Physics
• Vector-like Quarks
• Standard Model Extensions
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Joe Haley is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Oklahoma State University, where he has been a faculty member since 2013 (tenured 2018, full professor 2023). His research focuses on experimental high energy physics through the ATLAS experiment at CERN, particularly searching for vector-like quarks and new fundamental particles that could address Standard Model limitations. Dr. Haley earned a B.S. in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Washington (2003), followed by a Ph.D. in Physics from Princeton University (2009) for DZero experiment research at Fermilab. He conducted postdoctoral work at Northeastern University (2009-2013) with the CMS experiment at CERN. His research spans collider phenomenology, including Higgs boson studies, B meson lifetime measurements, and lepton universality tests in W boson decays. He employs neural simulation-based inference techniques and advanced τ-lepton reconstruction methods to analyze data from the Large Hadron Collider. Dr. Haley actively contributes to educational initiatives through multiple grants, including the US ATLAS Summer Undergraduate Program (2012-2025) and QuarkNet programs (2012-2024). He teaches core physics courses such as University Physics I-III and specialized topics in General Relativity and Particle Physics. As a strong advocate for equity in academia, Dr. Haley engages in inclusion programs and public outreach. His work intersects with Sustainable Development Goals in quality education, reduced inequalities, and clean energy research.

Daniel Tapia TakakiView profile

Professor

• Nuclear Physics
• Particle Physics
• Heavy-ion Physics
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Daniel Tapia Takaki is a Professor of Physics at the University of Kansas, Department of Physics & Astronomy within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He also serves as an Affiliated Professor at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and has been actively involved in research at CERN and other international facilities. His academic journey spans institutions across Mexico, France, the UK, and the United States, demonstrating his international expertise in nuclear and particle physics. PhD in Physics, University of Birmingham, 2008, UK MS in Physics, University of Sonora, 2004, Mexico BS in Physics, University of Sonora, 2003, Mexico Professor Tapia Takaki's research focuses on fundamental properties of hadronic matter at high energies, particularly through photon-induced collisions rather than ordinary hadronic collisions. His work spans several key areas including gluon dynamics in protons and lead nuclei, quantum tomography applications in collider physics, and quantum entanglement measurements. He has made significant contributions to understanding matter under extreme conditions and color interactions in nuclei. His innovative approach extends to art-science research, bridging scientific inquiry with artistic expression through collaborations with the Spencer Museum of Art. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on heavy-ion physics, ultra-peripheral collisions, and quantum phenomena in high-energy environments. The research shows consistent focus on ALICE and CMS detector data from the LHC, with particular attention to particle production mechanisms, quark-gluon plasma properties, and nuclear modification effects. His work increasingly integrates quantum information concepts with traditional particle physics approaches. IARI Faculty Fellow, Spencer Museum of Art Profesor Extraordinario, Universidad de Sonora Richard Dalitz and Victor Weisskopf prizes, Erice School of subnuclear physics INFN Postdoctoral fellowship Physique des deux infinis P2I postdoctoral fellowship As Principal Investigator for multiple major grants including DOE EPSCoR, DOE Nuclear Physics Program, and NSF AccelNet Program, Professor Tapia Takaki leads significant research initiatives. He advises undergraduate and graduate students through various research programs, including the KU-Sonora Summer Research program which he directs. His leadership extends to international collaborations through the Inter-American Network of Networks of QCD challenges. Professor Tapia Takaki is actively involved with the ALICE and CMS collaborations at CERN, contributing to major detector projects and physics analyses. At KU, he participates in interdisciplinary initiatives connecting physics with the Biodiversity Institute, Mathematics Department, and Instrumentation Design Laboratory, demonstrating his commitment to cross-disciplinary scientific exploration.

• Particle Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• High-Energy Collider Physics
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Professor Jeppe Andersen is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at Durham University, specializing in theoretical particle physics with focus on high-energy collider phenomenology. His research centers on developing precise predictions for particle collisions at facilities like CERN's Large Hadron Collider, particularly through advanced perturbative QCD calculations. His research interests include: High-precision predictions for Higgs boson production via Vector Boson Fusion Vector Boson Scattering processes and weak-boson couplings Resummation of high-energy logarithms in QCD Development of Monte Carlo event generators and negative-weight elimination techniques Multi-jet production dynamics at hadron colliders Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on perturbative QCD corrections for LHC processes, with increasing emphasis on Higgs physics and vector boson interactions since 2017. His work bridges theoretical formalism development and practical experimental applications, particularly in distinguishing weak-interaction processes from QCD backgrounds. Andersen supervises postgraduate research students, including Malina Rosca, and maintains active collaboration with international research groups through co-authored publications.

Xiaochun HeView profile

Professor

• High Energy Physics
• Nuclear Physics
• Cosmic Ray Studies
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Xiaochun He is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Georgia State University, affiliated with the Nuclear Physics Group. Their research focuses on high energy nuclear physics, cosmic ray studies, and detector development for experiments like the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), particularly through the ECCE detector project. Recent work includes analyzing space weather effects on muon flux, jet substructure in heavy ion collisions, and soil radon gas diffusion validation. Key contributions involve advancing detector technologies (e.g., modular RICH detectors), simulating cosmic ray distributions, and developing frameworks for radiation data analysis. They hold the position at SA 402 with contact at xhe@gsu.edu and are actively involved in global collaborations for space and particle physics research. Research interests integrate computational methods with experimental physics, addressing topics like Bose-Einstein correlations, direct photon measurements, and machine learning applications in data discovery. Ongoing projects include optimizing EIC detector designs and studying gluon spin-momentum correlations in transversely polarized protons.

Michael HildrethView profile

Professor

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Electroweak Symmetry Breaking
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Michael Hildreth is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Notre Dame, serving as Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Provost for Graduate Studies. He leads the CMS Experiment at CERN’s LHC, focusing on Higgs boson properties and new physics beyond the Standard Model. His research includes precision measurements of particle masses and computational infrastructure for high-luminosity LHC data. Education: A.B. in Physics from Princeton University (1988), Ph.D. in Physics from Stanford University (1995). Research interests span particle physics, particularly Electroweak Symmetry Breaking, and interdisciplinary projects like the DASPOS initiative for scientific data preservation and the SCAILFIN project for AI-driven cyberinfrastructure. He co-developed the REANA platform with CERN for reproducible analyses and led the scalable Lobster computing framework. Key awards include the Shilts/Leonard Teaching Award (2014), Thomas P. Madden Award (2010), and Rev. Joyce Award (2008). His leadership spans academic administration, international collaborations, and grant-funded initiatives. He advises the CMS Collaboration on computational challenges and leads multi-university teams in knowledge preservation and AI for scientific workflows. His work bridges particle physics, computer science, and institutional leadership.