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Filomena Nunes is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University (MSU), affiliated with the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) and the FRIB Theory Alliance (FRIB-TA). A Técnico (IST) alumna, her work bridges nuclear theory and experimental validation, focusing on unstable matter, rare isotopes, and their applications in medicine, security, and energy.
Research Interests: Her research explores nuclear structure, astrophysical processes, and Bayesian statistical methods to model reactions involving rare isotopes. She emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between theory and experimental discovery, particularly in understanding 'islands of inversion' and nuclear deformation patterns.
Recent Contributions: Her team’s 2024 findings on neutron-rich nuclei deformation and 2025 beam power milestones at FRIB highlight her leadership in advancing nuclear science infrastructure. She actively promotes interdisciplinary applications of nuclear physics through public lectures and policy engagement.
Labs/Teams: Core affiliations include NSCL and FRIB-TA, where she contributes to the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) mission to study nuclei at the extremes of existence.
