Uwe Greife

Uwe Greife is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the Colorado School of Mines, where he has been active since joining as an assistant professor in 1999. His research focuses on applied nuclear physics through extensive collaborations with national laboratories, emphasizing experimental techniques for nuclear astrophysics and fission studies.

Education:

• Diplom-Physiker, Westfaelische Wilhelms Universitaet Muenster, Germany, 1989
• Dr. rer. nat., Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum, Germany, 1994

Research Interests: Professor Greife's work centers on Experimental Nuclear Astrophysics, Neutron Induced Fission Studies, and Detector and Target Development. His research bridges fundamental nuclear processes with instrumentation innovation, particularly for studying stellar nucleosynthesis and neutron-induced reactions. Key methodologies include recoil separators, gas jet targets, and advanced scintillator materials.

Publication Trends: His 2014-2018 publications reveal a concentrated focus on nuclear astrophysics instrumentation (recoil separators, gas jet targets) and neutron detection materials. The work demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of nuclear physics, materials science, and precision measurement techniques, with recurring themes in radioactive beam applications and fission cross-section analysis.

Awards: No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

Advising and Grants: While specific student names and grant details were not listed, his active research program involving national laboratory collaborations implies ongoing mentorship and external funding for nuclear physics instrumentation projects.

Labs and Teams: Greife leads instrumentation development within the JENSA (Jet Experiments in Nuclear Structure and Astrophysics) collaboration and contributes to major projects like SECAR (Separator for Capture Reactions), utilizing facilities at national laboratories for advanced nuclear reaction studies.