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Dr. Elisabeth Falk is a Reader in Physics (Physics and Astronomy) at the University of Sussex, where she has been a faculty member since 2000. She progressed from Research Associate (2000-2004) to Lecturer (2004-2008), Senior Lecturer (2008-2023), and Reader (2023-present). She also served as a Visiting Professor at Lund University, Sweden in 2011. Dr. Falk is a member of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and the Experimental Particle Physics Research Group.
Dr. Falk's research focuses on fundamental neutrino physics through participation in large international experiments, primarily the SNO+ experiment. Her work addresses three key questions: how neutrinos oscillate between different types, whether neutrinos are their own antiparticles (neutrinoless double beta decay), and the role of neutrinos in the matter-antimatter asymmetry of the Universe. Her research spans particle physics, nuclear physics, and astrophysics, with particular expertise in neutrino detection techniques and analysis.
Dr. Falk's publication record shows a consistent focus on neutrino physics, with recent work centered on the SNO+ experiment. Her publications cover neutrino oscillations, solar neutrino measurements, detector calibration methods, and searches for physics beyond the Standard Model. Her research has appeared in leading physics journals including Physical Review Letters and Physical Review D, with several papers receiving significant citations in the field.
Dr. Falk actively supervises students at multiple levels, including DPhil (PhD), MSc, and undergraduate final-year projects. She teaches advanced courses in Nuclear and Particle Physics and Properties of Matter, integrating her research expertise into the classroom. Her teaching and supervision reflect her commitment to training the next generation of particle physicists.
Dr. Falk has secured substantial research funding through multiple grants from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), including the current 'Antineutrino physics with SNO+' grant (2020-2024) and participation in larger consolidated grants supporting particle physics research at Sussex. These grants fund her research program, postdoctoral researchers, and student projects related to neutrino physics.
As a member of the Experimental Particle Physics Research Group, Dr. Falk contributes to the development and operation of advanced detector systems for neutrino experiments. Her work on calibration techniques, particularly with the SNO+ detector, demonstrates her expertise in precision measurement methods essential for cutting-edge particle physics research.
