Hans Kraus

Hans Kraus is a Professor of Physics at the University of Oxford, where he also serves as Head of Teaching in the Department of Physics. He is a member of the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) collaboration, focusing on dark matter detection using cryogenic detectors at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in South Dakota. His expertise spans astroparticle physics, detector development, and advanced electronics.

Education:

• Physics studies at Technische Universität München (TU Munich) in the early 1980s.
• Diplom thesis (1985) on superconducting detectors for neutrino physics.
• Dr. rer. nat. (1989) from TU Munich, with graduate work on cryogenic detector applications in x-ray astronomy.
• Dr. Habil. (1998) from TU Munich.

Research interests centered on astroparticle physics and dark matter detection, leveraging cryogenic detector technology. His work bridges fundamental physics and applied engineering, including software development for data acquisition and advanced electronics design.

Scientific awards and honors:

• Governing Body Fellow at Oxford

In teaching, he specializes in nuclear physics, particle physics, cosmology, and data analysis. He also holds college roles as Vice President and IT Fellow, indicating leadership contributions beyond research.

Labs and teams:

• Established a research group at Oxford focused on cryogenic detectors for particle and astroparticle physics.
• Active member of the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) collaboration.