Jicong Shi

Jicong (Jack) Shi is an Associate Professor and Director of the Engineering Physics Program at the University of Kansas. He has held this position since 2002, after serving as an Assistant Professor from 1997 to 2002.

• Education:
  • PhD in Physics, University of Houston (1991)
  • MS in Physics, University of Science and Technology of China (1984)
  • BS in Physics, University of Science and Technology of China (1982)

Shi's research focuses on beam dynamics, accelerator physics, nonlinear dynamics, and computational physics. His work involves nonlinear analysis to understand beam particle motion in particle accelerators, supported by the US Department of Energy, and he collaborates with major international facilities like Fermilab, CERN, and DESY.

His publications span interdisciplinary topics, including impurity nanorod arrays in superconducting films, carbon nanotube bolometers, and beam-beam effects in accelerators. These articles highlight his expertise in computational modeling and nonlinear dynamics across physics and applied domains.

• Scientific Awards:
  • SSC National Fellow (1992)

Shi's laboratory actively engages in research collaborations with leading accelerator laboratories worldwide. His work addresses critical challenges in preserving beam stability and mitigating long-range beam-beam effects in facilities like RHIC, LHC, and eRHIC.