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Yvonne Peters is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics at the University of Manchester, where she leads a Helmholtz young investigator group. She is an active experimental particle physicist working with major international collaborations including the ATLAS collaboration at CERN, the D0 collaboration at Fermilab, and the SiD consortium at the proposed International Linear Collider (ILC).
Education:
- Diploma in Physics (2005) - University of Wuppertal
- Doctorate in Physics (2008) - University of Wuppertal
Dr. Peters specializes in high-energy particle physics with a focus on top quark and Higgs boson physics. Her research spans multiple areas including lepton physics, center of mass physics, transverse momentum physics, muon physics, pair production physics, hadron physics, and cross section engineering. She has made significant contributions to understanding fundamental particle interactions through precision measurements at particle colliders.
Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on differential cross-section measurements, Higgs boson studies, and advanced particle reconstruction techniques. These works primarily utilize data from the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider, with research directions emphasizing precision measurements of Standard Model processes and searches for physics beyond the Standard Model.
Scientific Awards:
- ERC Consolidator Grant (2018)
- Fermilab International Fellowship (2010)
- STFC postdoctoral fellowship (2010)
Dr. Peters has held significant research positions including Newton International Fellow (2009-2010) and Junior Professor at the University of Goettingen (2012-2013). She serves on important committees including the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and is a member of professional organizations such as the Higher Education Academy and the Institute of Physics. Her research group maintains extensive datasets related to particle physics measurements, with 155 published datasets available through HEPData.
Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to advancing scientific knowledge and technological development. The Particle Physics Group she belongs to continues to be at the forefront of experimental high-energy physics research, with ongoing projects related to the next generation of particle colliders and precision measurements of fundamental particles.
