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Maxim Perelstein is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in theoretical elementary particle physics and cosmology. His research centers on electroweak symmetry breaking mechanisms, Higgs boson phenomenology, and dark matter models, with strong connections to experimental programs at the Large Hadron Collider.
Education:
- B.S. in Physics (1995) from Moscow Institute for Physics and Technology, Russia
- M.S. in Physics (1997) from UCLA
- Ph.D. in Physics (2000) from Stanford University
Research Focus: Professor Perelstein investigates fundamental questions in particle physics and cosmology, including the dynamics of electroweak symmetry breaking, properties of the Higgs boson, and theoretical models for dark matter. His work bridges theoretical model-building with experimental testability, notably through novel applications of machine learning to collider data analysis and proposals like the Elastically Decoupling Relic (ELDER) dark matter candidate. He actively explores connections between particle physics and cosmological phenomena such as inflation and phase transitions in the early universe.
Publication Trends: His recent work (2014-2016) demonstrates a cohesive research program spanning dark matter phenomenology, precision Higgs physics, and computational techniques for collider experiments. Key themes include developing testable signatures for new physics at the LHC, analyzing electroweak phase transition dynamics, and innovating machine learning approaches for particle identification.
Scientific Recognition:
- NSF Career Award (2009-2013)
- Simons Fellow in Theoretical Physics (2016-2017)
Mentorship and Funding: He has advised graduate students Steven Ferrante and Lillian Yiyan Luo. His research program is supported by prestigious awards including the NSF Career Award and Simons Fellowship, enabling contributions to both theoretical frameworks and experimental strategies in high-energy physics.
Research Environment: Professor Perelstein operates within Cornell's Laboratory for Elementary-Particle Physics (LEPP), part of the Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-Based Sciences and Education (CLASSE), collaborating on theoretical aspects of collider physics and cosmological modeling.
