معرفی
Prof. Pedro Schwaller is a Professor in the Theoretical High Energy Physics (THEP) group at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. He leads a research group focused on physics beyond the Standard Model and cosmology, addressing fundamental questions such as the matter-antimatter asymmetry, dark matter composition, and new physics at colliders. His work integrates theoretical frameworks with experimental data from LHC, gravitational wave observatories, and cosmological surveys.
Education & Positions:
- PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics, University of Zurich (2010)
- Diploma (M.Sc.) in Theoretical Physics, ETH Zurich (2006)
- Professor at Mainz University since 2016
- Prior roles include Fellowships at CERN (2013–2015) and DESY (2015–2016)
Research Interests:
His group explores cutting-edge topics including axion-like particles, gravitational wave probes of dark sectors, relaxion mechanisms for the hierarchy problem, and non-standard collider signatures. Recent efforts emphasize using gravitational waves to study dark matter and phase transitions in the early universe.
Teaching:
Recent courses include Advanced Cosmology (2021/22), Finite Temperature Quantum Field Theory (2018), and Dark Matter (2016/17). He also contributes to summer schools and international workshops on BSM physics and gravitational wave astronomy.
Awards:
- CHIPP Prize for Best PhD Student in Particle Physics (2009)
- First-class honors for PhD thesis (2010)
- DPG Honorary Membership (2001)
Group Members & Collaborations:
Current students and postdocs include Dr. Fatemeh Elahi (maternity leave), Dr. Yann Gouttenoire, and PhD candidates like Enrico Morgante. Collaborations involve the Cluster of Excellence PRISMA and Mainz Institute of Theoretical Physics (MITP). Past members have transitioned to roles at institutions like Granada University, CERN, and DESY.
Future Directions:
Focus areas include exploiting upcoming colliders (e.g., FCC), gravitational wave observatories (e.g., LISA), and novel detection techniques to unravel dark matter and BSM physics.
