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Alexey Petrov is a Professor of Physics at Wayne State University in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He has been a faculty member at Wayne State University since 2001, progressing from Assistant Professor (2001-2006) to Associate Professor (2006-2011) and finally to his current position as Professor (2011-present). Prior to joining Wayne State, he held research positions at Cornell University (2000-2001) and Johns Hopkins University (1997-2000).
His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst). His research focuses on theoretical high energy particle physics, particularly in areas related to flavor physics, baryon number violation, and searches for physics beyond the Standard Model.
Petrov's research program spans multiple frontiers of particle physics, with significant contributions to understanding rare decays, mixing phenomena, and precision tests of the Standard Model. His recent work demonstrates deep engagement with both theoretical developments and experimental constraints across multiple particle physics subfields. He has particular expertise in charm physics, kaon physics, and searches for lepton flavor violation, with significant contributions to understanding the implications of precision measurements for new physics scenarios.
His publication record shows sustained productivity with numerous high-impact papers focusing on fundamental symmetries, rare processes, and precision measurements. The most recent publications reveal a strategic focus on connecting theoretical predictions with experimental capabilities at current and future facilities, particularly in the areas of muonium physics, sterile neutrino searches, and dark sector constraints from flavor physics.
- Fellow of the American Physical Society (2015)
- Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award (2021)
- Charles H. Gershenson Distinguished Faculty Fellowship (2018)
- National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2005)
- WSU Academy of Scholars membership (2018)
- Intensity Frontier Fellowship at Fermilab (2014-15)
Petrov has received significant recognition for both his research and teaching contributions. His WSU Academy of Scholars membership and presidency reflect institutional recognition of his scholarly excellence. His research program has been supported by prestigious fellowships including the Fermilab Intensity Frontier Fellowship and the Comenius Professorship at Siegen University. His work has contributed to several major collaborative efforts including Snowmass community studies and Belle II physics planning.
