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Dennis Soldin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Utah, where he has been appointed since December 2023. His research focuses on cosmic rays and neutrino physics at the intersection of astroparticle and elementary particle physics. Soldin utilizes data from major international collaborations including the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, the Forward Physics Facility at CERN, and the Trinity Neutrino Observatory.
- Dr. rer. nat. (PhD) from University of Wuppertal, Germany (2011-2017)
- Diploma (MSc) from University of Wuppertal, Germany (2005-2011)
Soldin's research spans cosmic ray physics, neutrino astronomy, and high-energy particle physics. He specializes in analyzing data from the IceCube Neutrino Observatory to understand high-energy particle processes in extensive air showers initiated when cosmic rays enter Earth's atmosphere. His work is crucial for revealing the origin and nature of high-energy cosmic rays and has profound implications for multi-messenger astrophysics. Soldin has made significant contributions to cosmic ray anisotropy studies, neutrino oscillation measurements, and the search for sterile neutrinos. He is also involved in developing next-generation neutrino observatories, including the Forward Physics Facility at CERN and the Trinity Collaboration's new neutrino observatory at Frisco Peak in southern Utah.
Soldin's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on advancing our understanding of cosmic rays and neutrinos through innovative analysis techniques. His work often involves developing novel reconstruction methods using machine learning, improving sensitivity to rare events, and exploring connections between different cosmic messengers. Recent papers show increasing involvement in next-generation experimental facilities while maintaining strong contributions to the IceCube collaboration's scientific output.
- North America Top Cited Paper Award 2024 from IOP Publishing
- 1st Prize Most Inspiring Talk 2022 from Helmholtz Association
- Bruno Rossi Prize 2021 from American Astronomical Society
As an educator, Soldin teaches courses including "Intro To Particle Physics" and "The Universe," and supervises both Master's and Ph.D. research students. His teaching activities demonstrate his commitment to training the next generation of physicists. Soldin is actively involved in outreach activities, including the Particle Physics Camp for West High School students, Teachers Outreach Events at the University of Utah, and the IceCube Masterclass.
Soldin is a key member of several major research collaborations. He serves on the IceCube Collaboration Board and has previously chaired the Cosmic Ray Working Group (2018-2023). Since 2021, he has been involved in planning the Forward Physics Facility at CERN, serving on the Coordination Panel and as convener for the working group on light hadron production. In 2024, he joined the Trinity Collaboration to build a new neutrino observatory at Frisco Peak in southern Utah. His work bridges experimental particle physics with cosmic-ray astrophysics, positioning him at the forefront of multi-messenger astronomy research.
