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Professor Akram Khan, affiliated with Brunel University London in the Electronic and Electrical Engineering department under the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, is a leading academic in Experimental Particle Physics and High Performance Computing. His career spans roles at prestigious institutions including CERN, DESY, and Stanford University.
- B.Sc. in Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, St Andrews University
- PhD in Experimental Particle Physics, University College London
- European Research Fellow, CIEMAT and CERN
- Senior Fellow, Edinburgh and Manchester Universities
Research interests focus on fundamental questions in physics, including matter-antimatter asymmetry and Standard Model limitations, with applied work in particle cancer therapy and next-generation internet technologies. His projects include GridPP Collaboration for computing grids, Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) analysis, and Conform Collaboration for novel cancer therapy accelerators.
Recent publications (2018–2009) span Big Data strategies, CP violation studies, radiation dosimetry, and lepton-flavor violation, reflecting interdisciplinary work bridging theoretical physics and applied engineering. Trends include distributed computing, quantum asymmetry, and medical device innovation.
Scientific Awards
- European Research Fellow
- Senior Fellow
- STFC grant for scientist interviews
Professor Khan supervises PhD students on topics like CMS Hardware Trigger upgrades and New Physics with Top Quarks, supported by STFC Studentships. He leads the Brunel Experimental Particle Physics Group and the Brunel BaBar Group at SLAC.
