Jocelyn Monroe

Jocelyn Monroe is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Royal Holloway, University of London. She serves as the Deputy Spokesperson of the DEAP-3600 and DarkSide-20k international collaborations and the UK Principal Investigator. Her research focuses on dark matter detection, neutrino physics, and advanced detector technology development. She is a member of SNOLAB and WIPP research networks.

Education Background:

• B.A. in Astrophysics, Columbia University (1999)
• Ph.D. in Physics, Columbia University (2006), Dissertation: MiniBooNE accelerator neutrino oscillation experiment

Research Interests:
Jocelyn's work centers on direct dark matter detection using cutting-edge experiments like DEAP-3600 and DarkSide-20k. She develops novel particle detectors, including the DMTPC and HPTPC projects, to study dark matter wind and neutrino interactions. Her research also involves superfluid helium-3 bolometers and low-background detector technology.

Recent Research Trends:
Her recent publications explore advancements in dark matter detection methodologies, including attenuation effects in interactions and superfluid helium-3 bolometer technology. She also contributed to environmental applications like low-cost lead detection in water, showcasing interdisciplinary approaches. Earlier work includes gamma spectroscopy techniques for isotope identification.

Grants and Supervision:

• Co-Investigator on multiple grants, including STFC projects for particle physics research and EPSRC funding for quantum-enhanced superfluid technologies.
• Mentor for postdoctoral researchers, such as the EPSRC-funded "Dark Matter Searches using Quantum Enhanced Superfluid Technologies" project with Dr. E. Leason.

Labs and Collaborations:
She leads the Dark Matter & Neutrino research group at Royal Holloway, collaborating with international teams on major experiments. Her group applies detector innovations to neutrino imaging and dark matter studies.