Michael Kachelriess

Michael Kachelriess is a Professor at the Department of Physics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on astroparticle physics and high-energy astrophysics, particularly cosmic ray physics, neutrino astronomy, and hypothetical particles like supersymmetric particles and axion-like particles (ALPs).

• Email: michael.kachelriess@ntnu.no
• Affiliation: Department of Physics, NTNU

Research Interests

• High-energy astrophysics
• Hypothetical particles in astrophysics and cosmology
• Supersymmetry and beyond-standard-model physics
• Neutrino masses and mixing
• Matter interactions in extreme conditions
• Cosmic ray propagation and anisotropy

Publication Trends

• Focus on cosmic ray sources (Vela, Cygnus) and their neutrino/gamma-ray signatures
• Development of computational tools like ELMAG and AAfrag for astroparticle simulations
• Analysis of photon-ALP oscillations and their detectability at TeV energies
• Investigation of cosmic ray escape mechanisms and Galactic magnetic field interactions
• Modeling of high-energy neutrino fluxes from Galactic superbubbles and local supernovae
• Study of antimatter production and heliospheric propagation effects