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James Pinfold, PhD, FRSC is a Professor of Physics at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Science. He holds dual roles as a Distinguished University Professor and a Visiting Professor at King's College London. His research focuses on fundamental particle physics, particularly the Standard Model and beyond, with leadership roles in major experiments like ATLAS, OPAL, and MoEDAL at CERN. He has discovered neutral currents, contributed to the Higgs boson discovery, and pioneered cosmic ray research through initiatives like the ALTA project.
Education: PhD (1977) and BSc (1972) from University College London, with a Royal College of Science Associate degree. Academic leadership includes directorships of the Centre for Subatomic Research and spokesperson roles for MoEDAL-MAPP, ATLAS-Canada, and others.
Research interests span collider physics, cosmic rays, and new physics searches. Awards include the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2025), Killam Prize (2018), and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2013). Teaching emphasizes hands-on research engagement, highlighted by the ASTECH award for educational cosmic ray projects.
Current leadership includes coordinating ATLAS detector upgrades and planning the Cosmic-MoEDAL experiment. His work bridges high-energy physics with global collaborations, fostering student involvement through initiatives like the FUTURA project.
