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Dr. Michael Kohl is an Associate Professor of Physics at Hampton University (HU) and a staff scientist at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). He holds a Doctorate (2001) and Diploma (1996) from the Technical University Darmstadt, Germany. His research focuses on experimental nuclear physics, particularly nucleon and few-body structure, and fundamental symmetries. He investigates nucleon structure via electron scattering experiments at facilities like MAMI, S-DALINAC, MIT-Bates, and Jefferson Lab, while exploring photon exchange contributions in scattering processes. He co-initiated the OLYMPUS experiment at DESY (Germany) to study multi-photon exchange effects and the TREK experiment at J-PARC (Japan) to search for time-reversal violation in kaon decays. His group develops Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM) detectors for high-rate tracking in harsh environments. Collaborations include BLAST, OLYMPUS, TREK, and EIC/eRHIC. He has supervised 12 PhD students and serves as an analysis coordinator for BLAST and international spokesperson for TREK.
- Education:
- Doctorate in Physics, Technical University Darmstadt, Germany (2001)
- Diploma in Physics, Technical University Darmstadt, Germany (1996)
His research interests span experimental nuclear physics with emphases on nucleon structure, symmetry violations, and advanced detector technologies. He pioneers experiments addressing open questions in Standard Model extensions and QCD dynamics. His GEM-based detectors enable studies in high-intensity environments at leading accelerators worldwide. Key ongoing projects include OLYMPUS (DESY) and TREK (J-PARC), targeting precision measurements of fundamental interactions and novel symmetry violations. Dr. Kohl actively participates in international collaborations and contributes to next-generation facilities like the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC).
Publications reflect contributions to nucleon form factor measurements, resonance searches, and detector advancements. He has held leadership roles in multiple experiments, demonstrating expertise in both technical innovation and global scientific coordination.
