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Jochen Heitger is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Münster, Department of Physics, where he has been a permanent academic member since 2000. He was promoted to Privatdozent in 2005 and became an außerplanmäßiger Professor in 2018. His research is centered on theoretical particle physics, particularly lattice quantum chromodynamics (QCD), with a focus on precision computations of Standard Model parameters, heavy quark systems (charm and beauty), B- and D-meson decays, and non-perturbative renormalization.
His research interests include:
- Lattice Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
- Heavy Quark Physics (charm, beauty)
- Monte Carlo Simulations
- Heavy Quark Effective Theory (HQET)
- Non-perturbative Renormalization and O(a) Improvement
- Precision Computation of Quark Masses and Decay Constants
- Flavor Physics and Hadron Structure
The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on advancing lattice QCD methodologies for precision calculations in heavy quark physics. His work emphasizes non-perturbative renormalization, O(a) improvement, and the determination of fundamental parameters such as quark masses and meson decay constants using state-of-the-art lattice simulations with dynamical fermions. His contributions span both theoretical development and phenomenological applications, particularly in B- and D-meson physics.
Scientific awards and honors:
- Member of the Scientific Council of the John von Neumann Institute for Computing (NIC), 2020
He has held significant research fellowships, including a DFG Research Fellowship (2013–2016) and a DESY Theory Fellowship (1997–2000). His collaborative work involves extensive participation in the CLS (Coordinated Lattice Simulations) consortium and contributions to major lattice field theory conferences. He has not publicly listed any advisees or students. His research is conducted within the theoretical particle physics group at the University of Münster, focusing on high-precision lattice simulations.
