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Prof. Sonia Bacca is a Professor of Theoretical Nuclear Physics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Germany), serving as Deputy Director of the Mainz Institute for Theoretical Physics and Senior Scientist at PRISMA. Her research focuses on understanding nuclear structure and dynamics, bridging experimental observations with fundamental theory. She holds a doctorate from 2005 and previously worked as a research associate at TRIUMF (Canada).
Education:
- 1996: Abitur (High School Diploma)
- 2001: University Degree
- 2005: Doctorate in Physics
Research Interests: Prof. Bacca explores atomic nuclei properties, electromagnetic responses, and neutrino interactions using advanced theoretical frameworks like coupled-cluster theory and ab initio methods. Her work aims to connect nuclear structure with particle physics and astrophysical processes, such as element formation in stars.
Awards & Roles:
- Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS)
- Equal Opportunities Officer at FB08 (Faculty of Physics)
- Participant in the 'Women in Science' exhibition
Advising & Grants: Leads a research group and contributes to interdisciplinary projects. Her grants include a Discovery Grant (Canada) and engagement in the PRISMA cluster. She actively promotes gender equality and mentors early-career scientists.
Labs/Teams: Involved with the Mainz Institute for Theoretical Physics and PRISMA+, focusing on nuclear structure and neutrino physics collaborations.
