Ken Clark

Ken Clark is an Associate Professor and Graduate Chair in the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy at Queen's University, affiliated with the McDonald Institute and TRIUMF. He holds a B.Sc. from the University of Toronto, M.Sc. from Trent University, and Ph.D. from Queen's University. His research focuses on dark matter detection via the PICO experiment and neutrino studies through the IceCube collaboration at the South Pole. He leads construction efforts for the PICO 500 detector and serves as analysis coordinator for the IceCube upgrade. Clark's work bridges particle astrophysics, neutrino physics, and cosmic ray detection.

• Education:
  • B.Sc., University of Toronto
  • M.Sc., Trent University
  • Ph.D., Queen's University
• Research Interests: Dark matter detection (PICO experiment), neutrino physics (IceCube collaboration), astroparticle physics, and cosmic ray interactions.

Clark collaborates with institutions like the University of Alberta, Northwestern University, and Fermilab. His recent projects include advancing bubble chamber technology and optimizing IceCube's sensitivity to dark matter interactions. He also explores neutrino cross-section measurements and the proposed PINGU sub-detector for enhanced detection capabilities. Joint appointments at TRIUMF provide access to cutting-edge detector development resources.

Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his work reflects significant contributions to international collaborations. Students and lab teams are engaged in PICO and IceCube experiments, though specific advisees are not detailed here. His research aims to address fundamental questions about the universe's structure and dark matter's role.