Christine Aidala

Christine Aidala is a Professor of Physics at the University of Michigan, Department of Physics, within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. She specializes in particle physics and quantum chromodynamics (QCD), focusing on experimental studies of matter-antimatter asymmetry and spin polarization phenomena. Her research involves collaborations with institutions like CERN's LHCb experiment and the University of Pavia in Italy. Aidala has received notable awards, including the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award (2019-2020) and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

• Affiliations: Department of Physics, University of Michigan
• Research Collaborations: LHCb experiment at CERN, University of Pavia

Her research interests include understanding fundamental symmetries in particle physics, particularly through experimental tests of spin polarization in proton-proton collisions. She has contributed to studies of antimatter asymmetry and the strong nuclear force described by QCD.

Aidala has been honored with the 2025 Rackham Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award and other accolades recognizing her contributions to physics and education. She also serves on the National Academy Committee endorsing the scientific case for the Electron-Ion Collider.