Harvey B. Meyer is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz since 2014. Previously, he held positions including Junior Professor at Mainz (2010), Fellow at CERN's Theoretical Physics Division (2009), Research Scientist at MIT (2008), and postdoctoral roles at MIT (2006-2008) and DESY (2004-2006). He earned his D.Phil. in Theoretical Physics from the University of Oxford (2001-2004) and a Diplome de Physique from the University of Lausanne (1996-2001). His research focuses on lattice field theory, QCD phase diagrams, thermal field theory, and hadron structure. He leads the NEPhEuQCD collaboration and has received the ERC Consolidator Grant (2018) for the SIMDAMA project. Meyer teaches courses in theoretical physics and mathematical methods at Mainz, including 'Theoretische Physik 4' and 'Mathematische Rechenmethoden'. His work integrates advanced computational techniques to address fundamental questions in particle and nuclear physics. Key achievements include pioneering studies on the muon's anomalous magnetic moment, hadronic light-by-light scattering, and quark-gluon plasma dynamics. Collaborations include MIT, CERN, and institutions globally through lattice QCD projects. His lab and team contributions are central to the PRISMA+ Cluster of Excellence at Mainz.
Teruki Kamon is a Professor at Texas A&M University affiliated with the Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy. As an active member of the CDF and CMS collaborations, he conducts experimental particle physics research at hadron colliders with focus on dark matter phenomenology. His research centers on testing particle physics models for cold dark matter, with Supersymmetry (SUSY) as a leading candidate. He pioneered SUSY searches in final states involving electrons, muons, and third-generation particles like tau leptons, specializing in: Compressed mass spectrum signatures Vector boson fusion topologies Soft tau lepton analyses Missing transverse momentum techniques Recent publications (2017-2020) demonstrate consistent leadership in LHC-based searches for supersymmetry and new physics, including unique contributions to CMS detector upgrades. His group dominates research on compressed-mass SUSY in vector boson fusion processes. No information regarding awards, student advising, or grant funding was provided in available sources.
Steven L. Manly is a Professor of Physics at the University of Rochester within the College of Arts, Sciences and Engineering. He has been affiliated with the University of Rochester since 1998, following a decade at Yale University as both a postdoc and faculty member. Professor Manly received his BA in chemistry, mathematics, and physics from Pfeiffer College in 1982 and his PhD in experimental high-energy physics from Columbia University in 1989 under Charles Baltay. His research spans high energy, nuclear, and gravitational physics, with a current focus on neutrino physics across multiple major experiments. His primary research interests include neutrino interactions and oscillations, with significant contributions to the T2K experiment (for which he shared the 2016 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics), the MINERvA experiment at Fermilab, and the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). His work aims to understand neutrino properties, measure oscillation parameters, and investigate potential connections to matter-antimatter asymmetry in the universe. The recent publications reflect a strong focus on neutrino cross-section measurements, detector calibration techniques, and data analysis methods for the T2K and DUNE experiments. His research group contributes significantly to advancing our understanding of neutrino properties and interactions through precision measurements. NY State Professor of the Year (2003) Mercer Brugler Distinguished Teaching Professor (2002-2005) American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2007) Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2016, shared as member of T2K) Professor Manly has authored or co-authored numerous publications in leading physics journals, with recent work focusing on neutrino interaction measurements, detector development, and data analysis techniques. His research has involved collaborations with major international facilities including Fermilab, J-PARC in Japan, and Brookhaven National Laboratory. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, his participation in large-scale international collaborations suggests significant research funding support.
Prof. Dr. André Rubbia is a Full Professor of Experimental Physics at ETH Zurich's Department of Physics, holding this position since December 2003 after serving as Associate Professor from 1998. His research spans neutrino physics, astro-particle physics, and dark matter detection through major international collaborations including CERN, Gran Sasso National Laboratory, and Fermilab. He currently serves as Co-Spokesperson for the billion-dollar DUNE neutrino project at Fermilab, managing over 900 scientists. His educational background includes: Diploma in Physics from the University of Geneva (1990), with thesis work on the L3 experiment at CERN's LEP accelerator Ph.D. in Physics from MIT (1993) under Nobel Laureate S.C.C. Ting, focusing on high-energy electron-positron collisions Rubbia's research centers on fundamental particle interactions, particularly neutrino oscillations and physics beyond the Standard Model. He pioneered liquid Argon Time Projection Chamber (LAr TPC) technology and dual-phase detection systems, enabling breakthroughs in neutrino mass measurements and dark matter searches. His work spans underground laboratories (Gran Sasso, Canfranc), the LHC's CMS detector, and neutrino beam experiments like T2K. Recent explorations include antimatter gravity tests, electron-positron bound states, and dark hidden sector searches. His 2025 publications reveal intense focus on neutrino oscillation parameter precision (T2K, Hyper-Kamiokande), FASER's LHC neutrino program, and DarkSide-20k dark matter detector development. Key themes include cross-section measurements, advanced detector technologies (SiPMs, emulsion tracking), and statistical methods for oscillation analysis, reflecting integration of theoretical modeling with cutting-edge instrumentation. Scientific recognition includes: Breakthrough Prize for Fundamental Physics (2016) awarded to the international team for discovering matter-anti-matter asymmetry in neutrino oscillations APS Viewpoint selection for editing the paper announcing first electron neutrino appearance at accelerators Rubbia has supervised over fifty PhD and Master's theses while securing substantial research funding as Principal Investigator for 20+ Swiss National Science Foundation projects and Coordinator of two EU FP7 Design Studies. His DUNE leadership involves complex international grant management across 30+ countries. He leads ETH Zurich's experimental particle physics group across multiple facilities: the ICARUS neutrino detector at Gran Sasso, CMS at CERN, DUNE at Fermilab, and DarkSide-20k for direct dark matter detection. His team developed the first underground ton-scale liquid argon detector and maintains collaborations with Japanese (Super-Kamiokande) and American (Fermilab) institutions.
Dr. Shuo Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Michigan State University's College of Natural Science. Her research focuses on observational high-energy astrophysics and particle astrophysics, with particular emphasis on supermassive black holes, Galactic cosmic-ray origins, and large dataset analysis. As a member of the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration, she leads X-ray observation campaigns of the Galactic center supermassive black hole and its vicinity. Dr. Zhang received her educational training at prestigious institutions: Ph.D. in Physics, Columbia University, 2016 B.S. in Engineering Physics, Tsinghua University, 2010 Her research interests span observational high-energy astrophysics and particle astrophysics, focusing on supermassive black holes including Sgr A* flaring activities, outburst history, and radiation in quiescence. She investigates Galactic cosmic-ray origins and exotic physics, particularly TeV electrons and PeV protons pointing to Galactic PeVatrons. Her work constrains MeV-GeV proton/electron populations in the central 1 kpc of the Galaxy and examines supernova remnant and molecular cloud interaction sites. Dr. Zhang's recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on multi-messenger astronomy, combining neutrino, X-ray, and radio observations to understand cosmic particle acceleration. Her work spans from Galactic center studies of Sgr A* to extragalactic investigations of active galactic nuclei like M87. The research demonstrates increasing sophistication in analyzing complex datasets from multiple observatories including IceCube, ALMA, NuSTAR, and Chandra. Her notable scientific achievements include: NASA Hubble/Einstein Fellowship at Boston University (2019-2020) Heising-Simons Fellowship at MIT (2016-2019) NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship for research on Galactic center supermassive black hole Dr. Zhang's career path demonstrates a steady progression from her doctoral work at Columbia University through prestigious postdoctoral fellowships to her current faculty position. She has developed significant expertise in X-ray observations using the NuSTAR space telescope and has been instrumental in Galactic plane survey campaigns. Her research group combines high-energy photon and neutrino signals from PeVatron candidates to address fundamental questions about cosmic-ray origins and particle acceleration mechanisms. As a member of the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration, Dr. Zhang contributes to cutting-edge research on black hole physics, utilizing multi-wavelength observations to understand accretion, feedback, and particle acceleration mechanisms around supermassive black holes. Her work bridges observational astronomy with theoretical astrophysics to address some of the most fundamental questions in modern astrophysics.
Dr. Alain Bonneville is a Lab Fellow and Geophysicist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and holds a Courtesy Professor appointment at Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. With extensive experience in geological storage of CO2, geothermal energy, and geophysical monitoring techniques, Dr. Bonneville leads diverse research projects that bridge fundamental science and practical applications for energy and environmental challenges. Dr. Bonneville's educational background includes: PhD in Geophysics from the University of Montpellier, France MS in Petroleum Geophysics from IFP-School, Paris, France BS in Geology from the University of Lyon, France Dr. Bonneville's research spans several critical areas in Earth sciences and energy systems. His work on geothermal energy focuses on super-hot enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), site characterization, monitoring, and stimulation fluids. In geological CO2 storage, he investigates project management, site characterization, numerical modeling, and monitoring methods using potential fields and remote sensing. His expertise in geophysical methods includes heat flow measurements, gravity surveys, muon tomography development for borehole deployment, and remote sensing applications. Additional research areas encompass marine heat flow instrumentation development, thermal monitoring of active volcanoes, and intraplate volcanism studies in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Dr. Bonneville has received significant recognition for his contributions to science, including: Membership in the Washington State Academy of Sciences Lab Fellow position at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Executive Committee membership on the U.S. National Risk Assessment Partnership Scientific Committee membership at IFP-Energies Nouvelles, France He also holds two U.S. patents related to electrophilic acid gas-reactive fluids for enhanced fracturing and recovery of energy producing materials. Throughout his career, Dr. Bonneville has led significant research initiatives, including the PNNL Carbon Sequestration Initiative (2009-2013) and the European Marie Curie Research Training Network on Greenhouse Gas Removal (GRASP), which involved 14 academic and industrial institutions across 7 countries and supported 35 PhD students and post-docs. His work on the FutureGen 2.0 project demonstrates his leadership in large-scale carbon storage site characterization and monitoring program design. Dr. Bonneville maintains active collaborations with research teams at PNNL's Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory and works closely with Oregon State University's geoscience researchers. His laboratory work focuses on developing novel instrumentation for geophysical monitoring, particularly in the areas of muon tomography for subsurface characterization and thermal monitoring systems for geothermal and carbon storage applications.
Donna Naples is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Dietrich School. Her research focuses on neutrino physics, particularly their fundamental properties and oscillations. She is involved in major experiments such as NOvA, MicroBooNE, and the upcoming DUNE project at Fermilab. Her work contributes to understanding neutrino masses, mixing matrices, and potential sterile neutrinos. Naples has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Physical Society (2018). Research Interests: Neutrino oscillations and cross-section measurements High-intensity neutrino beam experiments (NuMI) Detector development for neutrino physics Search for sterile neutrinos and beyond-Standard-Model interactions Key Contributions: Leadership in the MicroBooNE detector design Analysis of MINERvA neutrino interaction data Role in planning the DUNE experiment Awards: Fellow of the American Physical Society (2018) Advising & Collaboration: Advises graduate student Fan Gao Collaborates with international teams on neutrino experiments
Professor Jacqueline Cole holds the Royal Academy of Engineering Research Professorship in Materials Physics at the University of Cambridge, where she is Head of the Molecular Engineering Group. She has a joint appointment between the Department of Physics (Cavendish Laboratory) and the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, while being 50% seconded to the ISIS neutron and muon facility at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Her research integrates artificial intelligence, data science, computational methods, and experimental techniques to develop sustainable energy materials through a 'design-to-device' pipeline.
John Laiho is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Syracuse University, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on high energy particle physics and lattice field theory, particularly lattice quantum chromodynamics and quantum gravity applications. He holds a PhD from Princeton University (2004) and has held academic positions at Fermilab, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Glasgow before joining Syracuse in 2013. Education: PhD in Physics, Princeton University (2004) BA in Physics and Mathematics, Rhode Island College (1998, summa cum laude) Research Interests: Specializes in lattice field theory techniques for studying quark-flavor physics, beyond the Standard Model physics, and quantum gravity. Recent work includes dynamical dark energy models and improved lattice quantum gravity simulations. Grants & Collaborations: DOE-funded project on theoretical particle physics and cosmology (2013–2025) CUSE grant exploring quantum information and fundamental physics (2018–2023) Teaching Highlights: Teaches advanced mechanics, relativity, and computational physics courses. Supervises independent studies and has taught a range of undergraduate/graduate physics topics.
Carsten Rott is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Utah and holds the Jack W. Keuffel Memorial Chair until December 2025. His academic journey began with a Ph.D. in Physics from Purdue University (2004), preceded by undergraduate studies at the Universität Hannover. Rott has held academic positions at institutions including The Ohio State University (CCAPP Senior Fellow 2009-2013), Penn State University (postdoc 2005-2008), and Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea (Assistant Professor 2013-2017, Associate Professor 2017-2025). He has been a member of the IceCube Neutrino Telescope collaboration since 2005 and serves on committees like the IceCube-Gen2 Coordination Committee and JSNS2 Speakers Board. His research spans Particle Physics , Neutrino Astronomy , and Dark Matter Detection . Key projects include analyzing IceCube data for sterile neutrino signatures, studying cosmic-ray anisotropy, and investigating terrestrial gamma-ray flashes. Notable achievements include the Bruno Rossi Prize (2021) for high-energy astrophysics contributions. Rott's work involves multimessenger observations (neutrinos, gamma-rays, radio signals) and detector calibration innovations, such as those for the JSNS2 experiment. Recent publications focus on atmospheric neutrino oscillation parameters, TGF spectroscopy, and dark matter constraints. He employs machine learning techniques (CNNs) for event reconstruction and leads initiatives like the IceCube Master Class for student engagement. Grants include funding for IceCube upgrades (2024-2026) and Hyper-Kamiokande collaborations (2023-2026). As department chair since 2023, Rott continues to bridge experimental particle physics with astrophysical discoveries.
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Jeffrey D. Richman is a Professor of Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he maintains an active research program in experimental elementary particle physics. He is a member of the High Energy Physics (HEP) Group at UCSB, focusing on research with the CMS experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and previously with the BaBar experiment at SLAC. Dr. Richman's research spans several critical areas in particle physics: Studies of the Higgs boson and its properties Comprehensive searches for supersymmetry (SUSY) across multiple final states Development of electronics for the CMS muon cathode-strip chamber (CSC) system Heavy-quark physics, particularly rare B meson decays Construction and operation of the Silicon Vertex Tracker (SVT) for the BaBar experiment His recent publications demonstrate an intensive focus on SUSY searches in leptonic and all-hadronic final states, higgsino pair production, and rare Higgs decay modes. Dr. Richman has held significant leadership roles including co-convener of the CMS Supersymmetry physics analysis group and co-chair of both the Exotica and SUSY Publications Boards. As an educator, Dr. Richman has taught a wide range of physics courses at UCSB including graduate and undergraduate particle physics, quantum mechanics, classical mechanics, analog and digital electronics, and introductory physics. His teaching evaluations consistently rank among the highest, with graduate particle physics courses (Ph 225a/b) regularly receiving perfect 1.0 scores on the 1-5 evaluation scale (where 1 is best). Dr. Richman has mentored several graduate students whose work has made notable contributions to the field, including Michael Mazur (thesis on semileptonic B meson decays to tau leptons), Anders Ryd (measurement of B meson semileptonic decay form factors), Natalia Kuznetsova, and David Lange.
Wolfgang Lorenzon is a Professor of Physics at the University of Michigan, specializing in experimental particle physics, nuclear physics, and astrophysics. His research spans three major experimental programs: the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) dark matter experiment at SURF, the MUSE experiment at PSI for proton radius measurements, and the SpinQuest collaboration at Fermilab studying hadronic physics. He has held significant roles in major collaborations including SeaQuest and HERMES, where he served as Deputy Spokesman from 1997-1998. His educational background includes a Ph.D. (1988) and Diploma (1984), both from the University of Basel. Lorenzon has built a distinguished research career focusing on precision measurements in particle and nuclear physics, with particular expertise in detector development and experimental techniques. Lorenzon's research interests center on fundamental questions in particle physics. His work on the LZ experiment involves developing the in-line radon removal system for the central time-projection chamber, crucial for enhancing the detector's sensitivity to WIMPs. At PSI, he leads the development of liquid hydrogen targets for the MUSE experiment, which aims to resolve discrepancies in proton charge radius measurements. His hadronic physics work with SeaQuest and SpinQuest focuses on understanding nucleon structure through antiquark distributions and polarized Drell-Yan processes. His research bridges theoretical questions with cutting-edge experimental techniques, often requiring innovative detector solutions. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on dark matter detection using liquid xenon technology, precision measurements of nucleon structure, and development of next-generation detectors. His work spans theoretical interpretation of experimental results, detector development, and analysis of fundamental particle interactions. The research shows increasing collaboration across international boundaries, with significant contributions to multiple major experiments simultaneously. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the American Physical Society Lorenzon has mentored numerous graduate students through completion of their Ph.D. degrees, with recent graduates including Haley Reid (2024), Noah Wuerfel and Chami Amarasinghe (2023), Maris Arthurs (2022), Marshall Scott (2020), and Daniel Morton (2019). His current research group includes postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers. His research is supported by multiple grants from the National Science Foundation (Grant 2110229) and the Department of Energy (Grant SC0019193 and Subcontract 734299), as well as University of Michigan funding. Lorenzon leads a research group with active laboratories at both the Homer A. Neal Laboratory (3265 HANL) and West Hall (357 WH) at the University of Michigan. His team collaborates with international groups at Fermilab, SURF in South Dakota, and the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland. The group maintains strong connections with the LZ collaboration, MUSE experiment, and SpinQuest collaboration, contributing both technical expertise and physics analysis capabilities to these major international efforts.
Jesse Liu is an Assistant Professor of Physics at the New York University College of Arts & Science , joining in Spring 2025. He collaborates with the ATLAS Experiment at CERN and leads the NYU Experimental Particle Physics group. Research Interests: Liu's work bridges fundamental particle physics and detector innovation. He investigates Tau-lepton electromagnetic dipoles via photon collisions at the LHC High-luminosity LHC silicon tracker upgrades Dark matter searches through collider experiments and the BREAD axion detection project Cosmic ray physics using ATLAS data Recent Publications focus on tau magnetic moment measurements, detector thermal stress mitigation, and cosmic ray signature analysis. His work has been featured in Phys. Rev. D , Phys. Rev. Lett. , and JINST . Outreach & Mentorship: Liu actively engages in public science communication through Pint of Science talks The Conversation articles School visits to CERN First-gen student mentorship at NYU CU*iP Contact: Office at 726 Broadway, Room 852, New York City. Email: jesse.liu2@nyu.edu
Daniel Brandenburg is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Ohio State University, affiliated with the Physics Research Building. His research focuses on studying nuclear matter under extreme conditions via relativistic heavy-ion collisions, particularly creating and analyzing the quark-gluon plasma (QGP). He is a key member of the STAR Experiment at RHIC and the EPIC Collaboration for the Electron Ion Collider (EIC). His work explores ultra-strong electromagnetic fields generated in collisions to probe QGP dynamics and search for physics beyond the Standard Model. Brandenburg holds a B.S. in Physics from the University of Florida (2013), followed by an M.S. (2015) and Ph.D. (2016) in Physics from Rice University. He has received notable awards including the Blavatnik Regional Award (2022), Elsevier Young Scientist Award (2019), and Goldhaber Fellowship (2020). His research interests span QGP imaging using high-energy photons, gluon tomography in nuclei, and precision measurements with the upcoming EIC. Recent work includes studies on charge-parity symmetry breaking in baryons, entanglement-based interferometry, and observation of antimatter hypernuclei. His group actively develops detector technologies for STAR and EPIC collaborations. Key achievements include publishing over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2023, focusing on flow coefficients, strangeness production, and jet modifications in heavy-ion collisions. His 2025 work on QGP photon imaging and 2024 discoveries in ultra-peripheral collisions highlight his contributions to advancing frontier physics.
Peter Matthias Stoffer is an SNSF Eccellenza Professor at the University of Zurich and a Tenure-track scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). His research is currently funded by a SNSF project grant at PSI and an SNSF professorial fellowship, jointly hosted by the University of Zurich and PSI. Previously, he held positions as a University assistant at the University of Vienna (2020-2021), Postdoctoral researcher at UC San Diego (2019-2020), SNSF postdoctoral research fellow at UC San Diego (2017-2018), and Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bonn (2014-2016). Stoffer's research focuses on effective field theories for physics beyond the Standard Model (SMEFT, LEFT), non-perturbative methods for low-energy hadron physics including dispersion relations and chiral perturbation theory, matching to lattice-QCD schemes, and applications to precision observables such as dipole moments, CP violation, and lepton-flavor violation. His work is particularly relevant to understanding the muon anomalous magnetic moment (g-2) and other precision tests of the Standard Model. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on renormalization group equations for effective field theories, hadronic light-by-light scattering, and precision calculations related to the muon g-2 anomaly. His work spans both theoretical developments in effective field theory and practical applications to current experimental puzzles in particle physics. Stoffer has received the prestigious SNSF Eccellenza Professorship, which supports outstanding early-career researchers in establishing their own independent research groups. His research group maintains close connections between the University of Zurich and PSI, leveraging the complementary strengths of both institutions.
