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• Particle Physics
• Experimental Physics
• Fundamental Interactions
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Giuseppe Della Ricca is a Full Professor of Physics at the University of Trieste, where he serves as the Head of the Department of Physics. He is actively involved in experimental particle physics research, particularly with the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. His research focuses on fundamental interactions and applications in high energy physics. Professor Della Ricca holds multiple leadership positions within the university, including: Head of Department Head of Head's Office Member of the Executive Board Head of Management Committee Member of Department's Board He also serves on various Boards of Studies and Doctoral Studies Boards for Physics programs across multiple cycles (XXIX to XXXIX). His research interests center around experimental particle physics, particularly focusing on: Particle Physics at the Large Hadron Collider (CMS experiment) Fundamental Interactions High Energy Physics Standard Model tests and Beyond Standard Model physics His work involves developing advanced simulation, reconstruction, identification, and event selection algorithms for the CMS experiment. Professor Della Ricca is actively involved in several research projects: INFN grant "Development of advanced simulation, reconstruction, identification and event selection algorithms with the CMS experiment" National Centre for HPC, Big Data and Quantum Computing Precision tIming in the quest for New physiCs at LHC (PINCH) These projects highlight his engagement with cutting-edge research in particle physics and computational methods. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on precision measurements at the LHC, including W boson mass measurements, Higgs boson studies, searches for new physics beyond the Standard Model, and advanced data analysis techniques using machine learning approaches.

Kerstin TackmannView profile

Professor

• Experimental Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Higgs Boson Physics
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Prof. Dr. Kerstin Tackmann is a Principal Investigator at Universität Hamburg and Leading Scientist at Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY). She actively participates in the ATLAS collaboration at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and the Belle II collaboration at KEK in Japan. Her academic journey includes a doctorate from University of California, Berkeley (2008) and diploma from Technische Universität Dresden (2004). Co-supervisor for Jim Lacey Roger Naranjo Garcia Daniela Küchler Kurt Brendlinger Früd Braren Tina Ojeda Research Interests: Kerstin Tackmann's work focuses on Higgs boson properties , particularly its decays into two photons and four leptons. She also investigates B-meson decays for quark mixing analysis and top quark physics . Her technical contributions include photon and electron reconstruction , detector calibration , and data simulation improvements. Current projects analyze new physics beyond Standard Model through differential cross-sections and Yukawa coupling constraints . Scientific Trends: Recent publications show emphasis on top quark mass measurements , slepton/sneutrino searches , W-boson production , and D-meson yields . Methodologies involve ATLAS detector performance , missing transverse momentum reconstruction , and high-precision Higgs studies . Awards: Kerstin Tackmann received the ERC Starting Grant (2016-2021) Helmholtz Young Investigator Group Funding (2011-2016) Labs & Teams: She leads the ATLAS group at DESY and collaborates with the Belle II team at KEK. Her work integrates with CERN's LHC experiments and DESY's particle physics division .

• Lattice Gauge Theory
• Quantum Information Science
• Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Schäfer serves as a Professor at the Institute of Theoretical Physics within the Faculty of Physics at the University of Regensburg, Germany. His office is located in room PHY 4.1.23 with contact details including direct phone (+49 941 943-2087) and secretary Monika Maschek (+49 941 943-2008). His research spans three interconnected domains: Lattice Gauge Theory for QCD : Leading calculations of hadronic properties through Parton Distribution Functions (PDFs), Generalized PDFs (GPDs), Transverse Momentum Dependent PDFs (TMDs), Distribution Amplitudes (DAs), and Double Parton Distributions (DPDs) using advanced methods like Large Momentum Effective Theory (LaMET) as part of the international Lattice Parton Collaboration Quantum Information Science (QIS) : Investigating fundamental dualities between Quantum Field Theory, Quantum Gravity, String Theory, Thermodynamics, and Quantum Computing to reformulate physics problems in computationally optimal frameworks AI in Medicine : Collaborating with Prof. Michael Altenbuchinger at Göttingen University to apply artificial intelligence techniques to clinical data for advancing personalized medicine and treatment optimization Prof. Schäfer maintains active international research partnerships including the Lattice Parton Collaboration and large-scale QIS initiatives, though no specific grants or student supervision details are documented in the source material.

Peter SchweitzerView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Particle Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• Hadron Structure
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Peter Schweitzer is a Professor and Associate Department Head for Undergraduate Affairs in the Department of Physics at the University of Connecticut. His research focuses on theoretical particle physics, particularly the structure of hadrons and QCD dynamics. He holds a Ph.D. (2001) and Habilitation (2009) from Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany, and has held postdoctoral positions at Ruhr-University (2003-2008) and Universita degli Studi di Pavia, Italy (2001-2003). His research explores quark-gluon structure in high-energy processes, chiral symmetry breaking, and energy-momentum tensor properties of hadrons. Key topics include TMDs, GPDs, proton mechanical structure, and applications to Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) physics. He collaborates on EIC theory initiatives and studies gravitational form factors, hadronic pressure, and exotic heavy-quark systems. Recent work emphasizes form factors of the energy-momentum tensor, D-term analysis, and proton internal forces. His articles span 20+ years of contributions to QCD phenomenology, with 2023-2025 publications addressing EIC precision studies, classical models, and gravitational interactions of hadrons. Schweitzer is a member of the American Physical Society and contributes to international physics schools and detector concepts for next-generation colliders.

Paul NewmanView profile

Professor

• Particle Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• High Energy Physics
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Paul Newman is a Professor of Physics at the University of Birmingham, leading the Birmingham Particle Physics Group and serving as Director of Research for the School of Physics & Astronomy. His research focuses on experimental studies of the strong nuclear force, particularly quark and gluon sub-structure of protons, gluon dynamics under high-density conditions, and collider physics at facilities like the LHC and future Electron-Ion Collider (EIC). He is actively involved in the ATLAS experiment at CERN and contributes to strategy for particle physics in the UK and Europe. Education: BA (Oxford), PhD, Fellow of the Institute of Physics (FInstP). Newman has taught undergraduate courses in classical mechanics, particle physics techniques, statistical physics, and current topics in particle physics. He frequently engages in public outreach, delivering talks on particle physics and science policy. Research Interests: Experimental high-energy physics, quantum chromodynamics (QCD), collider detector design (e.g., EIC's ePIC and LHeC), proton structure studies, and diffractive scattering processes. His work bridges HERA legacy data analysis with future collider projects, emphasizing precision measurements of parton distributions and strong coupling constants. Notable Activities: Chair of UK Particle Physics Strategy Group committees, leadership in EIC and LHeC initiatives, and collaborative efforts in detector technology (e.g., ATLAS Forward Proton Spectrometer). He also explores applications of precision clocks for measuring fundamental constant stability through QSNET. Awards: Fellowship of the Institute of Physics (FInstP). Labs/Teams: Birmingham Particle Physics Group, ATLAS Collaboration, EIC Physics Working Groups, and LHeC design teams.

• Hadron Physics
• Heavy Ion Collisions
• Particle Physics
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Matthias Grosse Perdekamp is a Professor of Physics and Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering at the University of Illinois. He holds concurrent roles as a Professor at the European Union Center, Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies, and Center for Global Studies. His research focuses on high-energy nuclear physics, particularly in heavy ion collisions, particle spectroscopy, and detector design for experiments like PHENIX and COMPASS. He has contributed to studies of azimuthal anisotropy, quarkonium suppression, and transverse spin physics. His work includes leadership in the design of the Electron Ion Collider’s ECCE detector and collaborations on radiation-hard materials for LHC detectors. He was awarded the APS Fellow designation in 2015 for his contributions to nuclear physics. Research interests span Hadron Physics, Muon Physics, and Quantum Chromodynamics. Key contributions include studies on strange meson spectroscopy, direct photon production, and jet quenching in relativistic collisions. His recent articles highlight advancements in detector technology and precision measurements of spin-dependent effects in particle interactions.

Michael PaoloneView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nuclear Physics
• Particle Physics
• Gluon Distribution
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Michael Paolone is Assistant Professor of Physics at New Mexico State University, specializing in experimental medium-energy nuclear physics. His research at Jefferson Lab investigates nucleon structure using particle detectors like CLAS12, focusing on gluon distributions and neutron properties. Research explores fundamental questions in quantum chromodynamics through measurements of generalized parton distributions, nucleon resonances, and polarization observables. Work includes developing Cherenkov detectors for particle identification in high-energy experiments. Recent publications concentrate on precision measurements of spin structure, deeply virtual Compton scattering, and resonance electroproduction. Trends show strong emphasis on multidimensional hadronic structure studies using polarized beams and targets. Instrumentation contributions include optimizations for the Solenoidal Large Intensity Device (SoLID), enhancing detection capabilities for next-generation experiments.

Gabriel NiculescuView profile

Professor

• Nuclear Physics
• Particle Physics
• Detector Development
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Dr. Gabriel Niculescu is a Professor of Physics & Astronomy at James Madison University (JMU) since 2003. His research focuses on experimental nuclear and particle physics, emphasizing detector technology development and hardware/software R&D. He collaborates with major institutions like Jefferson Lab (JLab), Fermilab, and Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNAL). Education: PhD in Nuclear and Particle Physics, Hampton University (1998) MS and BS in Applied Nuclear Physics, University of Bucharest, Romania (1991) His work bridges theoretical predictions with experimental validation, particularly in optimizing photomultiplier tube performance and exploring fundamental particle asymmetries. Research outputs include advancements in detector calibration methodologies and insights into quark distribution dynamics. Dr. Niculescu’s contributions to accelerator-based experiments underscore his commitment to advancing precision instrumentation in high-energy physics.

Alberto AccardiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Theoretical Quantum Chromodynamics
• Nuclear Physics
• Elementary Particle Physics
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Dr. Alberto Accardi is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Hampton University. He holds a Ph.D. from Trieste University (Italy) and an M.S. from Milan University. His research focuses on theoretical quantum chromodynamics (QCD), nuclear physics, and elementary particle physics, particularly the structure of protons and neutrons through the lens of parton dynamics and color confinement. He collaborates closely with experimental groups at Jefferson Lab and contributes to the Electron-Ion Collider initiative, aiming to probe parton distribution functions and QCD phenomena. Accardi's research emphasizes understanding how quarks and gluons share momentum/spin in nucleons, with a focus on large-x regions where color confinement dominates. He develops global QCD fits to analyze experimental data from Fermilab and CERN, improving precision in high-energy physics and neutrino experiments. His work also explores hadronization processes in nuclear targets and color confinement's role in quark-gluon plasma studies from heavy-ion collisions. He is affiliated with the Jefferson Lab Theory Group, CTEQ collaboration, and the Medium-Energy Electron Ion Collider study group. His research bridges theoretical advancements with experimental needs, supporting data interpretation and new proposal development.

Luca RottoliView profile

Assistant Professor

• Theoretical Particle Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• Hadron Physics
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Luca Rottoli is an Assistant Professor in Theoretical Particle Physics at the University of Milano Bicocca . He has held prestigious positions including an SNSF Ambizione Fellowship at the University of Zürich (2020-2021, 2022-2024), postdoctoral research at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2019-2020), and earlier research roles at University of Milano Bicocca . He earned his DPhil (PhD) at the University of Oxford , preceded by a Bachelor’s and Master’s from the University of Milan .

Kevin PartonView profile

Professor

• Development Economics
• Climate Change Policy
• Renewable Energy Microgrids
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Professor Kevin Parton is a Strategic Professor at the Gulbali Research Institute, affiliated with the University of New England. He has held significant academic leadership roles including Dean of the Faculty of Rural Management at the University of Sydney and Chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Business at the University of Guelph. His career spans over 48 years across universities, government agencies, and international research organizations in countries such as Australia, Canada, China, Ethiopia, and Papua New Guinea. His educational background includes a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the University of New England, a Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Statistics from the same institution, an MSc in Agricultural Economics from the University of Newcastle, a BCom (Honours) from the University of Liverpool, and a Certificate in Theology from Moore Theological College. He has been a registered HDR supervisor and has contributed to academic training and research management extensively. Kevin Parton's research interests are centered on development economics, climate change policy, renewable energy microgrids (particularly in Australia and Nepal), e-HRM systems, and the economic impacts of mining on Indigenous communities. His work contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially those related to affordable and clean energy, climate action, and reduced inequalities. His recent publications (2023–2024) reflect a strong focus on renewable energy microgrids in Australia, the socio-economic impacts of mining in Papua New Guinea, and the barriers to e-HRM adoption in organizations. These works show a consistent theme of applying economic analysis to real-world sustainability and development challenges, often with policy implications. Reviewed for journals: PLOS ONE, Sustainability, Natural Resources Forum, Oxford Open Energy Member: Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society He has received over $1.5 million in competitive grant funding and has supervised HDR students, including internal supervision of a project on business empowerment (2006–2008). His research has led to datasets on communal irrigation in Thailand, climate change attitudes, and agricultural supply chains, with documented economic impact. He has also been involved in media outreach around renewable energy research at Charles Sturt University. Kevin Parton has been active in research networks across Australia, China, and the EU, with collaboration evident in recent publications and datasets. His work bridges academic research, policy development, and practical implementation in sustainable development and energy systems.

Andreas MetzView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Nuclear Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• High-Energy Physics
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Andreas Metz is a Professor of Physics at Temple University, specializing in Theoretical Nuclear and Hadronic Physics. His research focuses on the quark and gluon structure of strongly interacting particles like protons, with an emphasis on QCD factorization, lattice-QCD calculations, and Monte Carlo-based data analysis. He has contributed significantly to understanding parton correlation functions, power corrections, and the proton's mass decomposition. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, University of Mainz (1997) Research Interests: Multi-dimensional quark/gluon structure of hadrons QCD factorization and non-perturbative effects Lattice QCD applications Proton spin and mass decomposition Parton fragmentation functions Publication Trends: His work emphasizes Generalized Parton Distributions (GPDs), lattice-QCD studies of proton structure, and theoretical support for upcoming Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) experiments. Recent studies explore axial-vector GPDs, twist-3 effects, and proton tomography via lattice methods. Awards: 2023 APS Fellow (Topical Group on Hadronic Physics) Advising & Grants: While no advisees are listed, his research aligns with major initiatives like the EIC Theory Alliance and Jefferson Lab projects. Collaborative efforts focus on interpreting experimental data from high-energy facilities. Labs/Teams: Involved in LHCSpin project and EIC-related theoretical collaborations, though specific lab affiliations are not explicitly stated.

Julie RocheView profile

Professor

• Experimental Nuclear Physics
• Experimental Particle Physics
• Nucleon Structure
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Julie Roche is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Ohio University, within the College of Arts and Sciences. She serves as Director of the Institute of Nuclear and Particle Physics (INPP) and as Undergraduate Chair for the department. Her research is centered on experimental nuclear and particle physics, particularly the internal structure of protons and neutrons governed by the Strong force. She conducts experiments at major national facilities such as Jefferson Lab (JLab) and MAMI in Germany, with future involvement at the Electron-Ion Collider. Her research interests include the 3D tomographic imaging of nucleons via Deeply Virtual Compton Scattering (DVCS) and exclusive meson production. She is the spokesperson for three JLab experiments with scientific grading A. Her work aims to test models of the Strong force and explore physics beyond the Standard Model through precision measurements. Supported continuously by the National Science Foundation since 2007, her research has led to over 77 peer-reviewed publications and nearly 4,000 citations. The trends in her recent publications highlight a strong focus on generalized parton distributions (GPDs), high Q² and high Bjorken-x physics, DVCS, and exclusive reactions. These studies are instrumental in mapping quark and gluon dynamics inside the proton, with implications for quantum chromodynamics (QCD) and nucleon structure. Her work bridges experimental data with theoretical models to advance understanding of hadronic matter. Scientific Service and Leadership: Chair, DNP Education Committee, APS (2024–Present) Co-convenor, Working Group 5: Spin and 3D Structure, DIS2024 Conference Chair, JLab Users Organization (2018–2019) Chair, Photonuclear Reactions Gordon Conference (2018) Member, Executive Committee, APS Division of Nuclear Physics (2019–2021) Chair, Hall A/JLab Coordinating Committee (2013–2014) Chair, Jefferson Lab/Hall C Steering Committee (2008) Julie Roche is actively involved in mentoring and advising. She serves as academic advisor to approximately ten undergraduate physics students annually and has been a faculty advisor for the Women in Physics and Astronomy (WIPHA) group. She has received teaching buy-outs and sabbatical support from JLab and JSA, reflecting her research productivity. She teaches a range of courses, including advanced undergraduate laboratories and graduate-level nuclear physics, and is passionate about physics education and equity in STEM. She leads the Nucleon Electro-Weak Structure research group at Ohio University, which includes graduate and undergraduate researchers. Her lab collaborates extensively with JLab and international partners, contributing to major collaborations such as the Hall A Collaboration. Her group’s work is supported by multiple NSF grants, including awards #2209199, #1913170, #1614479, and others dating back to 2007.

Ida Torkjellsdatter StorehaugView profile

Research Fellow

• Quark-Gluon Plasma
• Heavy-Ion Physics
• ALICE Experiment
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Ida Torkjellsdatter Storehaug is a Doctoral Research Fellow in High Energy Physics at the University of Oslo, conducting research with the ALICE experiment at CERN. Her work focuses on reconstructing B mesons in quark-gluon plasma environments using advanced particle identification techniques. Storehaug's research analyzes both Run 2 and Run 3 data from the LHC, examining rare decay channels to probe QCD matter under extreme conditions. She investigates strange particle production, antinuclei propagation, and quarkonium behavior in proton-proton and heavy-ion collisions. Beyond research, Storehaug co-leads the FYS2130 Oscillations and Waves course and teaches data analysis methods. She hosts the Norwegian physics podcast 'God fysikk' and develops science communication strategies through the MNKOM9010 course.

Chueng JiView profile

Professor

• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• Light-Front Dynamics
• Hadron Structure and Spectroscopy
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Chueng Ji is a Professor of Physics at North Carolina State University (NCSU), part of the College of Sciences. He joined NCSU in 1987, progressing from Assistant (1987–1992) to Associate (1992–1997) and then Full Professor (1997–present). His career includes postdoctoral roles at SLAC and Stanford University, and visiting professorships at Seoul National University. Ji’s research focuses on Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD), light-front dynamics, and hadron structure, with contributions to relativistic quark models and chiral effective theory. He has held leadership roles, including Chair of the International Light Cone Advisory Committee and President of the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association. Education : PhD in Physics, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 1982 MS in Physics, KAIST, 1978 BS in Physics, Seoul National University, 1976 Research Interests : Development of relativistic quark models informed by QCD for hadron structure and spectral analysis Pioneering work on light-front dynamics and its interpolation with instant form dynamics Chiral effective theory applications to long-distance QCD phenomena Perturbative QCD calculations of nucleon/meson form factors Nuclear/particle physics applications to astrophysics, including neutron stars and dark matter Publications : Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing QCD phenomenology, light-front dynamics, and hadron structure. Recent work includes studies on Jefferson Lab experiments, QCD confinement, and EIC theory. Awards & Leadership : Notable roles in professional organizations but no explicit scientific awards listed. Leadership includes directing NCSU’s Physics Graduate Program (2013–2015) and serving as a committee chair. Labs & Collaborations : Active in theoretical physics collaborations, particularly in light-front QCD and hadron structure studies. His work bridges particle physics with astrophysical applications.