Kevin Black

Kevin Black is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His academic career includes roles as Professor at Boston University (2016–2018), and prior positions as Research Scientist and Post-Doc at Harvard University. His research focuses on high energy physics and elementary particle physics, particularly through the CMS Experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. Key areas include proton-proton collisions at energy frontiers, direct searches for new particles, top quark physics, and Higgs boson studies. He has contributed to over 150 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work involving dark matter searches, Higgs self-coupling studies, and muon collider developments. Academic leadership roles include Department Chair at UW-Madison (2024–present) and Associate Chair roles at Boston University (2017–2024).

His research interests span experimental particle physics with emphasis on collider-based discoveries. Recent work includes studies of jet quenching, energy-energy correlators in heavy-ion collisions, and precision measurements of the W boson mass. He collaborates extensively with the CMS Collaboration, contributing to both data analysis and detector development. Notable projects include the Muon Collider initiative, where he explores next-generation accelerator technologies.

Publications reflect a focus on cutting-edge topics such as rare particle decays, LHC phenomenology, and Higgs physics. Academic leadership includes graduate program oversight and departmental administration. His work bridges theoretical predictions with experimental validation, aiming to uncover fundamental physics principles.