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Vivek BhattacharyaView profile

Associate Professor

• Industrial Organization
• Economics
• Game Theory
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Roles and Affiliations: Vivek Bhattacharya is an Associate Professor of Economics at Northwestern University's Department of Economics, housed within the Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences. He is also a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Education: PhD in Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2017) B.S. in Economics and Physics, Duke University (2012), Summa Cum Laude with High Honors Research Interests: Vivek’s research focuses on Industrial Organization, with a particular emphasis on auctions, contests, antitrust policy, and rational inattention. His work applies game-theoretic frameworks to analyze strategic behavior in markets, regulatory mechanisms, and decision-making under uncertainty. Notable projects include studies on merger simulations, fiduciary duty in financial advice, and the design of retirement savings plans. Grants and Awards: 2021 NSF Grant (SES-2116934) for 'A Large-Scale Analysis of Mergers and Merger Simulations' 2017 Robert M. Solow Prize for Excellence in Research and Teaching NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2014–2017) Excellence in Reviewing Award, AEJ: Microeconomics (2021) Teaching and Advising: Vivek teaches graduate courses in Industrial Organization and undergraduate Econometrics at Northwestern. He has advised graduate students including Junyan Guan, Tai Lam, and David Stillerman, who have gone on to positions in academia and industry. Labs and Collaborations: He collaborates with institutions like the Naval Postgraduate School and the Washington Center for Equitable Growth. His research frequently involves interdisciplinary teams analyzing empirical data from auctions, mergers, and financial markets.

Jong Sung LeeView profile

Lecturer

• Cyberinfrastructure
• Disaster Management
• Urban Planning
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Jong Sung Lee is Deputy Associate Director at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) and Lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a B.S. from Yonsei University, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Regional Planning from UIUC. His research focuses on cyberenvironments for hazard management, environmental engineering, and transportation networks. Key projects include the INCORE resilience modeling platform and MAEviz-HAZTURK earthquake risk assessment systems. He co-leads the Innovative Software and Data Analysis Division at NCSA, emphasizing GIS integration in cyberinfrastructure. Publications span interdisciplinary applications of cyberinfrastructure, including disaster risk reduction and sensor web technologies. His work bridges computational science with urban planning challenges, supported by collaborations across engineering, environmental, and computational disciplines. Notable contributions include semantic middleware development for e-science and disaster scenario modeling. His lab develops tools like DataWolf for scientific workflow systems and the Semantic GeoStreaming Toolkit for spatiotemporal data analysis.

Jianguo Jack WangView profile

Lecturer

• Sensor Fusion
• Robotics
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
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Dr. Jianguo Jack Wang is a Lecturer at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He holds a B.Sc. in Physics from Nanjing University, M.Sc. in Electrical and Information Engineering from The University of Sydney, and a PhD in Geomatics from UNSW. His research focuses on sensor fusion, robotics, intelligent transportation systems, and environmental engineering. He has published over 70 papers and supervised around ten PhD/Master students. Notable achievements include the Michael Richey Medal for his navigation method innovation. Dr. Wang’s research interests span robotics path planning, UWB-based positioning, and multi-sensor integration. His work emphasizes practical applications in autonomous systems and environmental sustainability. He actively reviews for top journals like IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems and conferences such as ICRA and IROS. He has led funded projects on sensor fusion for road assessment and participated in initiatives like the Centre for Built Infrastructure Research (CBIR). His teaching includes courses on Geographic Information Systems and Civil Engineering. Dr. Wang is affiliated with IEEE Robotics and Automation Society and the Institute of Navigation (ION).

Kevin PittsView profile

Research Professor

• High Energy Physics
• Particle Physics
• Muon Physics
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Kevin Pitts is a Research Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the Grainger College of Engineering. He holds concurrent roles as Chief Research Officer at Fermilab and previously served as Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (2017-2021). His research focuses on high-energy physics experiments, including contributions to the CDF collaboration at Fermilab and leadership in the Muon g-2 experiment. Pitts earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Oregon in 1994. Education: B.A. in Physics and Mathematics (Anderson University, 1987); M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics (University of Oregon, 1989 and 1994). Research Interests: Heavy quark physics, Higgs boson studies, muon g-2 measurement, and detector systems design. He has pioneered efforts in precision measurements and has held leadership roles in international collaborations. Pitts is also a dedicated educator, recognized for innovative undergraduate programs and diversity initiatives in STEM. Professional Service: Chair of Fermilab Users Executive Committee, member of Particle Physics Project Prioritization Panel (P5), and National Organizing Committee for Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics. Teaching Excellence: Multiple recognitions as an outstanding teacher in physics courses such as PHYS 192 and PHYS 199, emphasizing pedagogical innovation and student engagement.

• Quark-Gluon Plasma
• Heavy Ion Physics
• Forward Physics
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Riccardo Longo is a Research Scientist in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the Grainger College of Engineering. He holds roles as Technical Coordinator of the ATLAS Zero Degree Calorimeter, Project Leader for the ATLAS Reaction Plane Detector, and Co-PI of the joint ATLAS/CMS ZDC upgrade for the High-Luminosity LHC. His research focuses on Quark-Gluon Plasma studies via hard probes, heavy ion physics, and forward physics. Longo earned his Ph.D. from the University of Turin in 2018 with work on spin effects in pion-induced Drell-Yan reactions at CERN's COMPASS experiment. His career includes postdoctoral roles at UIUC and CERN, contributing to ATLAS Heavy Ion programs. He has pioneered supercomputing applications for particle data analysis and led hardware projects for LHC detectors. Research interests span jet-based measurements in nucleus-nucleus collisions, forward calorimetry, and Electron-Ion Collider applications. Recent articles highlight advancements in Drell-Yan spin asymmetries, dijet production in p-Pb collisions, and detector design for HL-LHC. Awards include the Carlo Castagnoli Award (2017) for scientific industriousness and the Rita Levi Montalcini Fellowship (2024). Longo has also contributed to organizing international conferences and serves on professional committees like the APS GIMS Nomination Committee.

Caroline Kathrin RiedlView profile

Research Professor

• Nuclear Physics
• Particle Physics
• Transverse-Momentum-Dependent Parton Distributions
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Caroline Kathrin Riedl is a Research Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Department of Physics (Grainger College of Engineering). She holds a PhD in particle physics from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (2005) and has held postdoctoral roles at DESY and INFN Frascati. Her research focuses on nucleon/nucleus structure using transverse-momentum-dependent (TMD) and generalized parton distributions (GPDs), with key contributions to the COMPASS and sPHENIX experiments. She led instrumentation projects including the COMPASS drift chamber and sPHENIX electromagnetic calorimeter absorbers. Riedl has been awarded Frontera supercomputer allocations for analyzing CERN data and preparing for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC). She also collaborates on diffractive deep-inelastic scattering studies at the future ePIC detector. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Physics, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, 2001 Doctorate in Particle Physics, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, 2005 Research Highlights: Analyzes TMDs via Drell-Yan and SIDIS processes at CERN's COMPASS Leads sPHENIX studies on transversely polarized proton collisions Develops detector hardware for nuclear physics experiments Prepares simulations for the future Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) Affiliations: Principal Investigator for Frontera supercomputing allocations (2020-) Member of CMS Collaboration (LHC) and COMPASS Collaboration (CERN) Future Work: Focuses on ePIC experiment preparations and TMD studies at the EIC, aiming to elucidate nucleon structure and gluon dynamics.

Kristian HahnView profile

Associate Professor

• High-Energy Physics
• Particle Physics
• Dark Matter
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Kristian Hahn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern University's Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences. He earned his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 2006. His research focuses on Dark Matter physics using data from the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC) with the CMS experiment. He leads efforts to detect Dark Matter through direct production in proton-proton collisions and develops hardware-based data filtering systems for the CMS track trigger. Hahn co-leads the LHC Dark Matter Working Group and the CMS Phase-2 Track Trigger Working Group. His work addresses challenges in high-luminosity LHC data processing, including real-time track reconstruction and signal acceptance optimization. Collaborative projects include advancing search strategies for Dark Matter mediators and refining analysis techniques for rare particle interactions. Hahn's contributions bridge experimental and theoretical particle physics communities to enhance LHC discovery potential.

Brian OdomView profile

Professor

• Quantum Physics
• Atomic and Molecular Physics
• Dark Matter Detection
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Brian Odom is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern University’s Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences. He is affiliated with the Center for Fundamental Physics at Low Energy (CFP). His work focuses on trapping atoms and molecules in cryogenic crystals to explore physics beyond the Standard Model, including dark matter detection and time-reversal symmetry violation, as well as quantum sensing applications. Professor Odom earned his PhD from Harvard University in 2005. His research integrates quantum state control, precision spectroscopy, and ion trapping techniques to study molecular dynamics and fundamental interactions. Notable achievements include broadband optical cooling of molecular rotors and developing methods for nondestructive state readout in trapped ions. His research interests span quantum physics, atomic and molecular physics, and experimental particle physics. Awards include the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, AFOSR Young Investigator Award, David and Lucile Packard Fellowship, and NSF Early Career Development Award. Recent work emphasizes rotational control of molecular ions for chemical reactions and dark matter detection, leveraging cryogenic systems and optical cavities. His lab explores applications in quantum sensing and fundamental symmetry tests, with a focus on advancing precision measurement techniques.

Annika PeterView profile

Professor

• Dark Matter
• Particle Astrophysics
• Cosmology
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Annika Peter is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Ohio State University (OSU), affiliated with both the Physics and Astronomy departments since 2013. She leads research at the intersection of particle physics and astronomy, focusing on dark matter's role in cosmic structure. Her work includes theoretical modeling of dark matter distributions, simulations on Ohio Supercomputer Center's Pitzer cluster, and observational studies using the Rubin Observatory. She co-convenes the Dark Matter Working Group within the Dark Energy Science Collaboration. Education Ph.D. 2008, Physics, Princeton University B.S. 2002, Physics and Astronomy, University of Washington Research Interests Her research investigates dark matter’s microphysics, galaxy formation, and environmental impacts on dwarf galaxies. Key areas include self-interacting dark matter (SIDM) dynamics, satellite galaxy populations, and gravitational lensing probes. She employs simulations to study SIDM’s gravothermal catastrophe and observational surveys like the LBT-SONG and Merian projects to uncover low-surface-brightness galaxies and their dark matter halos. Recent Work Trends Recent articles emphasize SIDM simulations, Rubin Observatory collaborations, and dwarf galaxy environments. Topics include solar gamma-ray observations, galaxy velocity analyses, and SIDM’s impact on subhalo evolution. These studies aim to bridge astrophysical observations and particle physics constraints. Grants & Advising Her group utilizes the CCAPP compute condo for high-performance simulations. She mentors students in computational astrophysics and observational projects, though specific advisee names are not listed. Collaborations include the Dark Energy Science Collaboration and the DECam Local Volume Exploration Survey. Labs/Teams Affiliated with the Center for Cosmology and AstroParticle Physics (CCAPP) at OSU, focusing on dark matter and large-scale structure research.

Antonio BoveiaView profile

Assistant Professor

• High Energy Physics
• Dark Matter
• Particle Physics
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Antonio Boveia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at The Ohio State University. He is affiliated with the OSU ATLAS group and the Center for Cosmology and Astro Particle Physics. His research focuses on high-energy physics and dark matter, particularly using data from the ATLAS Experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Boveia obtained his Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara in 2008. His research group studies fundamental particles and forces, with recent emphasis on dark matter detection via LHC collisions. Projects include trigger-level analysis, timing detector development, and cross-channel syntheses of dark matter searches. Boveia has contributed to the discovery of the Higgs boson and has been involved in the LHC Dark Matter Working Group. Notable publications include reviews on dark matter searches at colliders and technical proposals for ATLAS detector upgrades. His work integrates experimental techniques with theoretical models to advance understanding of dark matter and particle interactions.

Philip ChangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Experimental Particle Physics
• Higgs Boson Research
• Multiboson Signatures
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Philip Chang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Florida's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on experimental particle physics, particularly the electroweak and Higgs sectors. He develops track-finding algorithms using AI for High-Luminosity LHC challenges. Chang's work analyzes multiboson signatures and quarkonium states at the LHC, with recent publications exploring CP violation, exotic particle searches, and vector boson scattering. His group utilizes machine learning for collision data reconstruction. Publications emphasize precision measurements of Higgs couplings, rare triboson events, and beyond-Standard-Model signatures using CMS detector data.

Robert DeSerioView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Physics Education
• Experimental Physics
• Educational Technology
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Robert DeSerio is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Laboratories in the Department of Physics at the University of Florida, holding a PhD from the University of Chicago (1981). His work focuses on educational innovation in physics, particularly through designing hands-on experimental apparatus for introductory and advanced physics laboratories, integrating computer interfaces, and creating student guides for equipment usage. His research interests emphasize experimental physics education , pedagogical techniques , and modernization of undergraduate labs . He has developed tools for laboratory experiments in nonlinear dynamics, computational data acquisition, and quantum mechanics, often leveraging cost-effective or accessible technologies like quartz tuning forks for superfluid studies. The University of Florida Introductory Physics Experiments series exemplifies his commitment to accessible, repeatable educational resources. DeSerio’s publications span chaos theory , data analysis , and atomic physics , with a recurring focus on bridging experimental design and pedagogy. Key works include studies on chaotic pendula, Savitsky-Golay filters, and quantum coherence in hydrogen states. His collaborations with institutions like the National Science Foundation highlight contributions to faculty training programs.

Andrey KorytovView profile

Professor

• Experimental Particle Physics
• Higgs Boson Physics
• Supersymmetry Searches
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Andrey Korytov is Professor of Physics at the University of Florida. A key contributor to the CMS experiment at CERN, he co-led the Higgs boson discovery (2012) and precision measurements of its properties. His research focuses on particle physics beyond the Standard Model. Leadership Roles: Served as Higgs Physics Analysis Group convener (2009-2010) and Higgs Combination Group convener (2011-2012) for CMS Collaboration. Designed and built the CMS Endcap Muon System, a critical detector component. Honors: Fellow of American Physical Society, IEEE, and IFAC. Awarded University of Florida Research Foundation Professorship for distinguished scholarship. Invited speaker at 50+ international conferences including EPS Conference on High Energy Physics and Lake Louise Winter Institute.

Yuta TakahashiView profile

Assistant Professor

• High-Energy Physics
• Particle Physics
• Experimental Physics
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Yuta Takahashi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Florida, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. He leads the Takahashi Lab, focusing on high-energy physics experiments and particle physics research. His work spans experimental analysis in collider physics, including investigations into jet production, Higgs boson properties, and quantum phenomena such as entanglement in top quark pairs. He has contributed to studies using the CMS experiment at the LHC, addressing topics like W boson mass measurements and gauge boson interactions. His interdisciplinary research also includes telecommunications innovations, such as optical communication systems and beamforming control methods, demonstrating a cross-disciplinary approach to technological challenges. Education : No explicit educational details provided in the text. Research Interests : Dr. Takahashi's primary focus lies in high-energy physics experiments, with emphasis on particle interactions in proton-proton and heavy-ion collisions. His lab explores topics such as gluon field dynamics in ultraperipheral collisions, jet substructure analysis, and novel communication systems. His work bridges theoretical predictions with experimental validation, contributing to both fundamental physics and applied engineering solutions. Recent Trends in Articles : His recent publications highlight advancements in precision measurements (e.g., W boson mass), searches for new physics (e.g., dijet resonances), and medium effects in relativistic collisions. He also addresses societal impacts through analyses of technological stagnation in industries and policy implications of market dynamics. Awards and Grants : No specific awards or grants mentioned in the provided text. Lab Activities : The Takahashi Lab engages in cutting-edge research at the intersection of particle physics and applied engineering, emphasizing experimental validation and innovation in both theoretical and technological domains.

Siyao XuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Astrophysics
• MHD Turbulence
• Cosmic Rays
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Siyao Xu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Florida, specializing in theoretical astrophysics. As a NASA Hubble Fellow with appointments at UW-Madison and IAS, her research examines MHD turbulence, cosmic ray propagation, and star formation mechanisms using advanced statistical and computational methods. Her work has been recognized with the IUPAP Young Scientist Prize and IAU PhD Prize. Recent publications explore turbulent reconnection acceleration, interstellar medium dynamics, and fast radio burst dispersion. Research combines magnetohydrodynamics, plasma physics, and statistical analysis to understand particle transport in highly compressible turbulence near supernova remnants and other astrophysical environments.