Carsten Krauss

Carsten B. Krauss is a Full Professor of Physics at the University of Alberta, leading research in neutrino physics and dark matter detection. He currently directs the Institute of Particle Physics in Canada and holds positions in the Faculty of Science. His academic journey includes roles as Assistant Professor (2007–2013), Associate Professor (2013–2024), and his current Full Professorship since 2024. He completed his PhD at Heidelberg University (2002) and postdoctoral work at Queen’s University (2003–2007).

Education Timeline:

• PhD, University of Heidelberg, Germany (1999–2002)
• Postdoctoral Researcher, Heidelberg University (2002–2003)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON (2003–2007)

His research focuses on neutrino astrophysics and direct dark matter detection, particularly through experiments like PICO (bubble chambers for dark matter) and P-ONE (Pacific Ocean neutrino telescope). He is involved in the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (SNO) and SNO+ collaborations. His work emphasizes detector development, low-background techniques, and analysis of high-energy neutrino signals from cosmic sources.

Current projects include the PICO-500 experiment at SNOLAB and the P-ONE neutrino observatory in the Pacific Ocean. His team collaborates internationally, with contributions to IceCube-Gen2 and optical module design. He teaches experimental physics courses (e.g., PHYS 295) and mentors students in graduate and undergraduate research, emphasizing detector engineering and data analysis.

Lab/Team Affiliations:

• PICO Collaboration (dark matter search)
• P-ONE Project (ocean-based neutrino telescope)
• SNO/SNO+ Experiments (solar and reactor neutrinos)