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Robert Janssens is the Edward G. Bilpuch Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2018-present). Previously, he served as Visiting Professor at UNC (2017-2018) and held various leadership roles at Argonne National Laboratory, including Director of Physics Division (2007-2017) and Scientific Director of the ATLAS facility (2000-2011). His research focuses on nuclear structure, shell evolution in neutron-rich nuclei, nuclear astrophysics, and instrumentation development. Key collaborations involve facilities like HIgs at TUNL, ATLAS, and NSCL.
Education: B.S. in Physics and Education (1973) and Ph.D. in Experimental Nuclear Physics (1978), both from Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium.
Research emphasizes understanding nuclear shell structure evolution, nuclear shape transitions, and reaction dynamics. His work bridges experimental studies with astrophysical implications, utilizing advanced gamma-ray spectroscopy techniques. Notable contributions include discoveries regarding octupole deformation in heavy nuclei and doubly magic nuclei.
Instrumentation efforts include advancements at the CARIBU facility at Argonne, enabling studies of rare isotopes. His research has been published in high-impact journals like Nature and Physical Review Letters.
Leadership roles include directing major nuclear physics facilities and guiding interdisciplinary projects. Active in fostering collaborations between universities and national labs.
