Will H. Flanagan

Dr. Will H. Flanagan is an Affiliated Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Dallas. His research focuses on particle physics, cosmology, and neutrino physics, with a strong emphasis on detector development for experiments at CERN, Fermilab, and nuclear reactors. He holds a PhD from Texas A&M University (2014) and dual BAs in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Colorado (2010).

Education:

• PhD in Physics, Texas A&M University, 2014
• BA in Physics and BA in Mathematics, University of Colorado, 2010

Research Interests: Dr. Flanagan’s work spans experimental particle physics, including dark matter searches via the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), neutrino oscillation studies (MINOS, MINER collaborations), and innovative detector technologies. His group collaborates on projects such as the world’s smallest neutron detector, funded by a $450,000 Air Force contract in 2020.

Grants & Awards:

• 2020: $450,000 Air Force contract for neutron detector development
• 2017: Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory URA Visiting Scholar
• 2016: Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Neutrino Physics Center Fellow
• 2010–2012: Texas A&M Graduate Merit Fellow

Labs & Collaborations: Active roles in Fermilab, CERN, and collaborations like MINER, MINOS, and CMS. His team specializes in building cutting-edge detectors for neutrino and dark matter research.