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Dave Besson is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Kansas, where he has held positions since 1990, including Assistant (1993-1996), Associate (1997-2001), and full Professor (2001–present). He earned a PhD in Physics from Rutgers University (1986) and a BS in Physics from Columbia University (1979). His research focuses on experimental high energy and astroparticle physics, particularly detecting ultra-high energy cosmic rays via radio-wave emissions or radar reflections, including projects involving Antarctic balloon experiments. He has collaborated with the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI) on silicon photomultiplier applications and Belle/Belle-II experiments for anomalous charmed baryon studies. Funded by NSF, NASA, Fulbright, and CRDF, he emphasizes student collaborations as the driving force behind his research.
- Education
- PhD in Physics, Rutgers University, 1986
- BS in Physics, Columbia University, 1979
- Research
- Ultra-high energy cosmic ray detection (radio/reflective methods)
- Medical and astrophysical applications of silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs)
- Anomalous charmed baryon correlations via Belle/Belle-II experiments
- Antarctic high-altitude balloon experiments
- Quantum-resistant detector design for particle accelerators
- Funding
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- NASA
- Cottrell Research Corporation
- Civilian Research Defense Fund (CRDF)
- Fulbright Foundation
- Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI)
- University of Kansas and State of Kansas
- Awards
- Latin Award, Metuchen High School (1979)
- All-County Wrestling, Middlesex Co. (1979)
- Top 25 Unsigned Bands, Rolling Stone Magazine (1993)
- CLEO Collaboration Analysis Coordinator (1990-1993)
- First Place, Race Around the World, South Pole (2004)
- Collaborations
- Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI)
- Belle and Belle-II experiments
- Fulbright Foundation
- Civilian Research Defense Fund (CRDF)
