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Ruslan Podviianiuk is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in experimental particle physics with focus on dark matter detection and cryogenic detector development.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Nuclear, Particle and High Energy Physics from the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NASU), 2011. Dissertation: Scintillation Detectors Based on Molybdates and Tungstates for Investigation of Double-Beta Decay and Search for Dark Matter Particles.
- M.Sc. in Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, 2001. Dissertation: Digital Signal Processing in Nuclear Spectroscopy.
- B.Sc. in Physics from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, 2000.
- A.S. in Radio Instrumentation from Kyiv Professional College of Electronic Devices, 1995. Dissertation: Microphone with a Sharp Directional Diaphragm.
Dr. Podviianiuk's research centers on direct dark matter detection using cryogenic semiconductor detectors, with expertise in low-energy nuclear recoil measurements, background characterization, and signal processing. His work bridges particle physics and detector engineering, focusing on sub-keV energy thresholds for low-mass dark matter candidates through experiments like SuperCDMS. He has pioneered techniques for ionization yield measurements in silicon/germanium and developed novel approaches using the Migdal effect and bremsstrahlung radiation.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear progression from surface-based detector characterization to underground operation at SNOLAB, with increasing emphasis on background rejection and low-mass sensitivity. His research spans experimental design, data analysis, and theoretical interpretation across multiple detector technologies.
He has received institutional recognition for academic contributions:
- Statement of Achievement for Course Development and Pedagogy (2021)
- Statement of Achievement for Inclusive Mentoring (2021)
While specific grant details are not provided, his active role in the SuperCDMS collaboration indicates significant research funding involvement. No formal student advising relationships are documented in available sources.
Dr. Podviianiuk operates within the SuperCDMS international collaboration framework, conducting research at underground facilities including Soudan Laboratory and SNOLAB. His laboratory work focuses on cryogenic detector arrays for dark matter searches, incorporating advanced electronics and signal processing systems for rare-event detection.
