Prof. Rob Timmermans is a Professor of Theoretical Physics and Vice-Dean for Education at the University of Groningen (UG). He is affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Precision Frontier — Van Swinderen Institute for Particle Physics and Gravity. His research focuses on theoretical particle physics, quantum mechanics, and precision measurements, particularly in electric dipole moment (EDM) searches using molecules like BaF. His work includes developing methods for molecular beam manipulation, phase-space analysis, and symmetry violation studies. He has contributed to collaborations such as NL-eEDM, advancing techniques for EDM detection and precision physics. Prof. Timmermans has received nominations for teaching awards, reflecting his commitment to education. Research highlights include studies on nucleon decay, antinucleon-nucleon interactions, and chiral effective field theory. His lab activities involve collaborations on laser-cooled molecules and trapping techniques. Prof. Timmermans’ articles often address fundamental physics questions, such as Lorentz violation in beta decay and parity violation in molecular systems. Awards: Nominated for Faculty Teaching Award 2014, Teacher of the Year 2014-15. Grants/Advising: Leads projects on EDM searches and particle physics, with active roles in international collaborations. Labs/Teams: Van Swinderen Institute, Precision Frontier group.
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.
Alexandra Gade is a University Distinguished Professor at the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Natural Science , Michigan State University (MSU). She serves as the FRIB Scientific Director and has held leadership roles at both the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) and FRIB. Her research focuses on the structure of exotic nuclei using radioactive isotope beams , with expertise in Coulomb excitation and nucleon knockout reactions . Education: Ph.D. in Physics (Dr. rer. nat.), University of Köln (2002) Diploma thesis, University of Köln (1998) Vordiplom, University of Köln (1995) Her nuclear structure research investigates how neutron-proton asymmetry alters nuclear properties like deformation, excitation patterns, and shell closures. She employs advanced experimental techniques at NSCL/FRIB, including the S800 spectrograph and GRETINA/SeGA gamma-ray detectors , to study exotic nuclei across the nuclear chart. Key projects include proton/neutron removal reactions and intermediate-energy Coulomb excitation , providing insights into nuclear deformation , collective modes , and single-particle orbit modifications . Recent scientific contributions focus on high-profile FRIB experiments , triaxial nuclear shapes , and shell evolution near drip lines . Her work bridges experimental observations with nuclear theory , particularly in refining shell model calculations and reaction models for exotic systems. Scientific Awards: 2023-24 Research Leadership Award (MSU) 2020 AAAS Fellow 2018 William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award (MSU) 2017 NatSci Outstanding Faculty Award (MSU) 2015 Zdzislaw Szymanski Prize 2014 GENCO Membership Award (GSI) 2013 APS Fellow 2010 Thomas H. Osgood Excellence in Teaching Award (MSU) 2008 Alfred P. Sloan Fellow 2008 DOE Outstanding Junior Investigator Her research group has trained numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers , many of whom hold academic or national laboratory positions. Collaborations include nuclear theorists , instrumentation experts , and international facilities like CERN, Argonne, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Prof. Dr. Michael Klasen is a leading theoretical physicist at the Institute of Theoretical Physics at the University of Münster, where he heads his eponymous research group. His work bridges nuclear and particle physics, with significant contributions to quantum chromodynamics and physics beyond the Standard Model. His research focuses on Particle Physics , Quantum Chromodynamics , and Physics beyond the Standard Model , with particular emphasis on understanding the quark-gluon structure of atomic nuclei and dark matter phenomena. His innovative approach connects microscopic quark-gluon dynamics with nuclear binding phenomena, creating a crucial bridge between nuclear and particle physics. Prof. Klasen's recent work analyzing nucleon binding at the quark-gluon level was recognized as a "Breakthrough of the Year 2024" by Physics World. His research group's publication in Physical Review Letters demonstrated how quarks and gluons behave differently in nucleon pairs than in free nucleons, fundamentally advancing our understanding of nuclear binding. Breakthrough of the Year 2024 from Physics World Leadership of Research Training Group 2149 "Strong and weak interactions - from hadrons to dark matter" Supervision of award-winning doctoral research including the Infineon Dissertation Prize 2025 Prof. Klasen has successfully mentored numerous PhD students, with 20 of his group's graduates continuing their academic careers at prestigious institutions including CERN and Stanford University. His research has been supported by major funding bodies including the German Research Foundation (DFG), the Helmholtz Alliance for Astroparticle Physics, and BMBF collaborative research programs. The Klasen working group maintains active collaborations with international research networks including CTEQ, DM@NLO, and RESUMMINO.
Martha Constantinou is an Associate Professor of Physics at Temple University, specializing in Theoretical/Computational Nuclear Physics with a focus on Lattice Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD). Her research addresses fundamental questions in hadron structure, including nucleon spin content and proton radius puzzles, leveraging supercomputing resources. She leads a group conducting advanced numerical simulations at major computational facilities. Constantinou holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical Computational Physics (University of Cyprus, 2008) and a BS in Physics (University of Cyprus, 2003). Her work aligns with the upcoming Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) at Brookhaven National Lab, aiming to explore nucleon structure and dark matter connections. Key research areas include generalized parton distributions (GPDs), axial form factors, and high-performance computing applications. Notable awards include the US Department of Energy Early Career Award (2019) and the Selma Lee Bloch Brown Professorship (2020). Her publications (15 most recent listed) emphasize Lattice QCD advancements, with contributions to GPDs, quark-gluon momentum partitioning, and EIC theory. She actively promotes STEM outreach and public engagement through collaborative initiatives.
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.
Roles & Affiliation: Research Professor of Physics and Senior Staff Scientist at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. Specializes in nuclear and particle physics with expertise in experimental hadronic physics and electromagnetic probe techniques. Education: BSc in Physics and Mathematics, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco (1984) MSc in Theoretical Physics, University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco (1986) Diplôme des Etudes Approfondies, University of Blaise Pascal, France (1987) PhD in Physics, University of Blaise Pascal, France (1991) with thesis: Measurement of the Nucleon Axial Form Factor from Low Energy Pion Electroproduction advised by Prof. Pierre Y. Bertin Strategic Laboratory Leadership Program, University of Chicago Booth School of Business (2010) Research Focus: Experimental investigations into nucleon structure using electromagnetic probes, including axial form factor measurements. Active in pion electroproduction studies and hadronic physics. Engaged in advancing detector technologies through her work on drift chamber tracking systems. Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisees listed in available records. Labs & Facilities: Primary affiliation with Jefferson Lab's nuclear physics division, contributing to accelerator-based experiments in fundamental nuclear structure.
Professor Roxanne P. Springer is a faculty member at Duke University's Department of Physics within Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, specializing in weak interactions and quantum chromodynamics (QCD). Her research explores fundamental symmetry violations and hadronic structure through effective field theories. Education: Ph.D. in Physics from California Institute of Technology (1990) Research Interests: Springers work focuses on hadronic parity violation, large-Nc expansion, and precision nuclear physics. She applies pionless effective field theory (EFT(π/)) to study neutron-deuteron capture, two-nucleon interactions, and neutrinoless double-beta decay. Her projects bridge QCD symmetries with nuclear dynamics. Publication Trends: Recent works emphasize large-Nc scaling, parity-violating observables, and cross-section calculations in nuclear reactions. Key topics include Wigner-SU(4) symmetry, renormalization group constraints, and hadronic structure analysis. Scientific Awards: POWRE Visiting Professorship (1998-1999) Grants: Principal investigator for DOE-funded projects on lattice QCD and effective field theory since 2005. Co-PI for multiple DOE grants on high-energy nuclear physics from 1990-2005. Includes support for strangeness physics and extreme energy density studies. Teaching: Taught graduate courses on quantum mechanics, quantum field theory, and nuclear physics since 2022. Led methods courses for physics research. Advising: Chaired thesis and preliminary committees for students including James Wheeler (2019), Adryanna Major (2020), and Qiaofeng Liu (2021). Mentored graduate students Xincheng Lin, H Nguyen, and Son Nguyen through 2021.
Carl E. Carlson is the Class of 1962 Professor of Physics at the College of William & Mary in Virginia. He holds a B.A. and Ph.D. from Columbia University (1965 and 1968, respectively). His research focuses on theoretical particle and nuclear physics, including the proton radius problem, low-energy tests of new physics, hadronic effects in atomic physics, and two-photon physics. Recent courses include Quantum Field Theory II, Classical Electricity and Magnetism II, and General Physics. He has been recognized with the Thomas Ashley Graves Award for Sustained Excellence in Teaching (1994) and the Alumni Fellows Award (1978). His recent work explores topics like twisted photon interactions, lattice QCD corrections, and proton structure corrections to atomic spectroscopy. He has held sabbaticals at institutions like the Helsinki Institute for Physics and the Helmholtz Institute Mainz.
Professor James Zanotti is a faculty member at the University of Adelaide, holding the position of Professor/Reader in the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. His research focuses on advanced theoretical and computational studies of particle physics, particularly in the realm of lattice Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD). He specializes in exploring nucleon structure, quark dynamics, and the internal forces within protons using lattice simulations. His work includes groundbreaking studies on transverse force distributions, parity-odd structure functions, and the application of the Feynman-Hellmann theorem to nucleon matrix elements. Professor Zanotti is actively involved in supervising Masters and PhD students in these areas. His recent research highlights include mapping proton force distributions, constraining beyond-Standard-Model physics through nucleon charges, and investigating collective magnetic states in materials. He is affiliated with Adelaide's physics department and accessible via james.zanotti@adelaide.edu.au.
Jie Chen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). She completed her Bachelor of Science at Lanzhou University in 2011 and her Ph.D. in Science at Peking University's Department of Technical Physics in 2016. She has held postdoctoral positions at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) and Michigan State University's Rare Isotope Facility (FRIB), and served as a Research Fellow at ANL before joining SUSTech. Education: 2011 – Bachelor of Science, Lanzhou University 2016 – Doctor of Science, Peking University (Department of Technical Physics) Research Interests: Jie Chen's research is centered on understanding exotic nuclear structures through direct nuclear reactions. Her work spans multiple areas including exotic atomic nuclear structure , nuclear science and technology , and nuclear astrophysics . She employs techniques such as single-particle transfer and elastic/inelastic scattering experiments to probe unstable nuclei, contributing to the broader understanding of nuclear forces and open quantum systems. Scientific Awards & Invited Talks: Invited talk: "Investigating the Spin-Orbital splitting in N=19 isotones using SOLARIS" at Nuclear Structure conference 2022, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Special report: "Probing nuclear structures with light-ion induced reactions using SOLARIS at ReA" at APS April Meeting 2022, NYC Special report: "Investigating the low-lying states of Be isotopes via one-nucleon transfer reactions" at GANIL seminar Invited talk: "Experimental study of single particle strength in exotic psd-shell nuclei using transfer reactions" at University of Notre Dame Research Impact & Collaborations: As a spokesperson for multiple international collaborations, Jie Chen has conducted experiments at world-leading facilities including RCNP at Osaka University, ATLAS at ANL, FRIB at Michigan State University, and ISOLDE at CERN. Her research has resulted in over 40 publications in top-tier international journals, establishing her as a leading figure in experimental nuclear physics.
Luchang Jin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Connecticut, where he is a member of the Particle-Astro-Nuclear (PAN) Group. His research focuses on theoretical particle physics and lattice Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD), with emphasis on precision calculations of hadronic contributions to fundamental constants like the muon's anomalous magnetic moment (g-2). He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Columbia University (2016) and a B.Sc. in Physics from Peking University, Beijing, China (2011). Dr. Jin's work spans lattice QCD simulations, electroweak interactions, and high-precision calculations of hadron properties. Notable contributions include studies of hadronic light-by-light scattering, pion structure, and CKM matrix element determinations. His research has been recognized with awards including the DOE Early Career Award (2020) and the Kenneth G. Wilson Award (2019). He teaches advanced courses such as Quantum Field Theory and Mechanics at UConn, and his academic affiliations include membership in the American Physical Society. His publications emphasize computational methods in lattice gauge theory, including HMC algorithm improvements and quasi-distribution frameworks for parton distribution functions.
David A. Egolf is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Georgetown University, specializing in computational physics with a focus on systems maintained far-from-equilibrium. His research spans fluid dynamics, granular materials, biophysics, and statistical mechanics, employing nonlinear dynamics and large-scale computation to understand complex phenomena. His educational background includes undergraduate and doctoral studies at Duke University, where he earned his PhD in Physics with a thesis on Characterizations of Extensively Chaotic States and Transitions . Prior to Georgetown, he held postdoctoral positions at Cornell University's Cornell Theory Center and Los Alamos National Laboratory's Center for Nonlinear Studies. Egolf's research interests center on spatiotemporal chaos and nonequilibrium systems. He investigates how localized events determine the evolution of complex systems, with applications ranging from fluid convection to fibrillating heart tissue. His work reveals that seemingly chaotic systems often contain predictable elements around specific critical events, providing pathways to develop a statistical mechanics for nonequilibrium phenomena. His publication record shows consistent contributions to understanding dynamical systems, with recent work focusing on granular jamming transitions, biopolymer networks, and QCD calculations. The research demonstrates recurring themes of identifying fundamental building blocks within chaotic systems and establishing connections between nonequilibrium behavior and equilibrium statistical mechanics. Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow Software of the Year Award (1984) for AtariLab Science Series Egolf has successfully mentored numerous undergraduate researchers at Georgetown, supervising over a dozen senior theses with several students receiving departmental awards and honors. His research has been supported by major funding agencies including the National Science Foundation, Research Corporation, NASA, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. He maintains an active collaboration with experimental physicist Jeffrey Urbach, combining theoretical and experimental approaches to study driven granular systems and biophysics. His laboratory work focuses on computational modeling of nonequilibrium systems, utilizing large computer clusters to simulate complex phenomena across multiple scales. Current projects include studying granular systems driven by both shaking and shearing to introduce multiple time-scales, and investigating biopolymer networks relevant to cellular mechanisms.
Calvin R. Howell is a Professor of Physics at Duke University within the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. Since 2001, he has held faculty positions at Duke, and in 2025 became the Director of the Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory (TUNL), a position he previously held from 2006 to 2016. His academic career at Duke includes progression from Instructor (1984-1985) to Assistant Professor (1985-1992), Associate Professor with Tenure (1992-2001), and ultimately Professor of Physics (2001-present). Professor Howell's research is centered on experimental nuclear physics with emphasis on the quantum chromodynamics (QCD) description of low-energy nuclear phenomena. His work focuses on structure properties of nucleons and nuclei and reaction dynamics in few-nucleon systems. The macroscopic properties of nucleon structure and the residual strong nuclear force between neutrons and protons in nuclei emerge from QCD at distances where the color interactions between quarks and gluons are strong. His research spans multiple areas including neutron scattering, photonuclear reactions, fission product yields, and precision nuclear physics measurements. Analysis of Professor Howell's recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a strong focus on fission product yield measurements across various actinide isotopes (235U, 238U, and 239Pu) using both neutron-induced and photon-induced fission techniques. His work combines experimental precision with applications in nuclear energy, nuclear security, and fundamental nuclear physics. Additional research threads include neutron-neutron interactions through deuteron breakup experiments, development of novel instrumentation like the HIFROST Dilution Refrigerator, and applications of nuclear physics techniques to plant biology through projects like PhytoPET. Professor Howell has received significant recognition including: Dean's Diversity Award (2016) Samuel DuBois Cook Award for Service (2008) Fellow of the American Physical Society (2006) He has secured substantial research funding with current grants including NEUTRON SCATTERING EXPERIMENTS FOR ACTINIDES USING MONOENERGETIC NEUTRON BEAMS (2025-2028), Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Graduate School Award (2017-2027), and multiple Department of Energy projects. His leadership extends to directing the REU Site: Undergraduate Research in Nuclear Particle Physics at TUNL and Duke (2022-2027). Professor Howell has also made significant service contributions, chairing the Tom Bonner Prize Committee for the APS Division of Nuclear Physics and serving on the Board of Trustees of the Southeastern Universities Research Association (2016-2019). As Director of TUNL, Professor Howell leads a major nuclear physics research facility that facilitates collaboration between North Carolina's Research Triangle Universities. His laboratory work includes the High Intensity Gamma-ray Source (HIGS) facility, where many of his photonuclear experiments are conducted. He has also been instrumental in developing interdisciplinary applications of nuclear physics, particularly in plant biology research through projects like PhytoPET, a modular positron emission tomography system designed specifically for plant imaging.
Thomas Aumann is a Professor at the Institute of Nuclear Physics, Technical University of Darmstadt, serving as Working Group Leader for Experimental Nuclear Physics with Exotic Ion Beams, Coordinator of BMBF-FSP ErUM T07, and Managing Director of the Helmholtz Research Academy Hesse for FAIR (HFHF). His research group conducts experiments at major international facilities including GSI/FAIR and RIKEN. His research focuses on experimental studies of exotic nuclei with extreme neutron-to-proton asymmetry to understand nuclear structure, reactions, and applications in nuclear astrophysics (e.g., element synthesis in the universe) and neutron star properties. His team develops instrumentation for facilities like R3B at GSI/FAIR, SAMURAI at RIKEN, and NEPTUN at S-DALINAC. Professor Aumann leads the R3B collaboration—the only worldwide experiment enabling kinematically complete measurements of exotic nuclear reactions at high beam energies (up to 1 GeV/nucleon) with heavy nuclei and high resolution. His team includes permanent scientists, postdocs, doctoral students, and administrative staff. Scientific Awards: None mentioned in the provided text. He advises doctoral students Martin Baumann, Christian Helmel, and Nikhil Mozumdar. Research funding sources include: German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Collaborative Research Center 1245 (SFB 1245) ELEMENTS Research Cluster German Research Foundation (DFG) LOEWE Research Cluster Nuclear Photonics GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research Helmholtz Research Academy Hesse for FAIR (HFHF)
