Jeffrey Forshaw

Jeffrey Forshaw is a Professor of Particle Physics at the School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Manchester. His research focuses on quantum chromodynamics (QCD), gluon dynamics, and high-energy physics phenomena such as jet production and coherence effects. He has contributed to theoretical frameworks like the 'rings and strings' model and co-authored influential work on Coulomb gluons and Unruh effects.

Awards:

• Kelvin Medal (2013)
• Maxwell Medal & Prize (1999)

Key Contributions:

• Co-developed the Pomwig dataset for diffractive interactions in the Herwig event generator.
• Public engagement through media collaborations, including Guardian podcasts and New Scientist features.

Research Groups: Theoretical Physics Group, Particle Physics subgroup.