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Kerstin Borras is a Professor of Physics at RWTH Aachen University and a Leading Scientist at DESY, Germany's national research center for particle accelerators. She specializes in experimental particle physics, particularly in the analysis of the Standard Model and the strong interaction, with extensive experience in detector development for high-energy physics experiments.
- Affiliations:
- DESY (German Electron Synchrotron)
- RWTH Aachen University
- CMS Experiment Collaboration at CERN's LHC
Her research focuses on CMS experiment operations at the LHC, including detector design, data analysis, and quench protection for superconducting magnets. She has led the DESY CMS group and serves as Deputy Spokesperson for the CMS collaboration. Borras' work bridges accelerator physics and detector technology, emphasizing superconducting RF cavities and material science for particle accelerators.
Key contributions include advancing Nb3Sn magnet technologies, optimizing quench protection systems, and developing thin-film superconductors for next-generation accelerators. She actively participates in international committees like the Helmholtz Think Tank and the European Committee for Future Accelerators (ECFA).
Research Themes:
- High-energy collider physics
- Superconducting magnet systems
- Detector development for particle physics experiments
- Material science for accelerator components
