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David Stuart serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, with active research roles at CERN's Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment. His work bridges cutting-edge particle physics research and undergraduate education through dedicated teaching and mentorship programs. Research interests focus on: Experimental searches for physics beyond the Standard Model Long-lived particle phenomenology Advanced detector development including the MIP Timing Layer upgrade Novel technologies like LYSO scintillators and silicon photomultipliers His team develops precision timing systems targeting 30 ps resolution for minimum ionizing particles, addressing critical gaps in current experimental capabilities. Stuart actively mentors undergraduates through Phys199 research courses, with current projects spanning scintillator-based detector construction, cosmic ray analysis, and MilliQan experiment participation at the LHC. He leads stuartLab, fostering hands-on prototyping skills in 3D printing, circuit design, and Arduino systems while advancing fundamental physics research.

• Experimental Particle Physics
• Beyond the Standard Model Physics
• Long-Lived Particles
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Professor Fredrick I. Olness is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at Southern Methodist University (SMU) . He serves as a Dedman Distinguished Professor and has held leadership roles including SMU Department Chair (2001-2007, 2010-2015) and President of the SMU Faculty Senate (2009-2010) . Research in elementary particle physics phenomenology and Quantum Chromodynamics Active member of collaborations: CTEQ , nCTEQ , SURGE , xFitter Recipient of APS Fellowship and multiple SMU awards for teaching and service

• Particle Physics Phenomenology
• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• Nucleon Structure
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Tony Gherghetta is a Professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, with office location at 375-14 John T. Tate Hall. His research spans theoretical high-energy physics and particle phenomenology. His primary research interests include: Physics beyond the Standard Model Supersymmetry and Extra dimensions AdS/CFT holography LHC phenomenology Quantum Chromodynamics Axion physics and cosmology Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal intense focus on axion cosmology solutions to the strong CP problem, effective field theory techniques for massive particles, and precision Standard Model tests. His work bridges theoretical constructs with experimental collider signatures and cosmological observations, particularly in dark matter candidates and quantum gravity implications. Gherghetta has secured significant research funding: Theoretical High Energy Physics at the University of Minnesota (U.S. DOE, 2014-2026) as Co-Investigator New Ideas in Physics Beyond the Standard Model (Simons Foundation, 2019-2022) as Principal Investigator Supersymmetry and Extra Dimensions (Research Corporation, 2003-2008) as Principal Investigator He is an active contributor to the Particle Data Group (PDG), co-authoring the definitive biennial Review of Particle Physics that synthesizes global experimental results and theoretical frameworks for the high-energy physics community.

• Physics beyond the Standard Model
• Supersymmetry
• Extra dimensions
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