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Kohsaku Tobiokaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theoretical Particle Physics
• Physics Beyond the Standard Model
• Supersymmetry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kohsaku Tobioka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Florida State University. He joined the faculty in 2018 after postdoctoral appointments at Stony Brook University (2017-2018), High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) in Japan (2014), and a joint position at Tel Aviv University and Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel (2014-2017). Education: Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Tokyo (2014) His research focuses on theoretical particle physics, particularly exploring physics beyond the Standard Model through phenomena like supersymmetry, extra dimensions, dark matter, and axions. He integrates cosmology and astroparticle physics with experimental approaches at high-intensity facilities such as B/K meson factories. Scientific Recognition: JSPS Research Fellow for Young Scientists (2014-2016) Tobioka actively engages in outreach through programs like Saturday Morning Physics at Florida State University and is open to speaking engagements at local schools.

Takemichi Okuiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High Energy Physics
• Particle Physics
• Theoretical Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Takemichi Okui is a Professor of Physics at Florida State University (FSU), part of the Department of Physics within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (2003), and a B.Sc. from Hokkaido University, Japan (1998). His research focuses on High Energy Theory, with expertise in particle physics, cosmology, and quantum field theory. Okui has been recognized with awards such as the FSU Developing Scholar Award (2017) and University Teaching Award (2016). He has mentored multiple graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Okui's academic roles include serving on FSU's Graduate Affairs Committee and organizing events like the Dirac Lectures. He has taught advanced courses in high energy physics, quantum field theory, and relativity. His research has been supported by grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Japan's JSPS, totaling over $10 million in funding. Key research interests include neutrino physics, dark matter, and axion models. Recent work explores primordial black holes and B-meson decays at the Belle II experiment. Okui actively contributes to professional services, reviewing grants for NSF/DOE and refereeing top journals like Physical Review Letters.

• Cosmology
• Particle Physics
• Astrophysics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Dominik Schwarz is a faculty member at the Faculty of Physics , Bielefeld University. His research focuses on Cosmology and Particle Physics , particularly in the areas of Dark Energy , Dark Matter , Cosmological Inflation , and Large-Scale Structure Formation . He contributes to projects like the International LOFAR Telescope Consortium and the SFB-TRR 211 on strongly interacting matter. APART Fellow of Austrian Academy of Sciences Humboldt Fellow CERN Fellow His recent work explores the cosmic dipole anisotropy , axion density perturbations , and multi-wavelength cosmic web mapping . He also advances data science infrastructure through the PUNCH4NFDI consortium.

K.S. Babuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Physics
• Particle Physics
• Neutrino Physics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

K.S. Babu, Ph.D. , is a Regents Professor in the Department of Physics at Oklahoma State University . His research focuses on theoretical physics beyond the Standard Model, particularly in neutrino mass models, grand unification, and baryon/lepton number violation. Email: kaladi.babu@okstate.edu Contact: 405-744-5810 | 232 Physical Sciences, OSU Dr. Babu's work spans several key areas: Grand Unified Theories (GUTs): Studies of SO(10), SU(5), and E6 unification frameworks. Neutrino Physics: Development of models like the Zee-Babu mechanism for neutrino masses and research on oscillations. Dark Matter & Cosmology: Proposals for dark matter candidates and connections to inflation and baryogenesis. CP Violation & Leptogenesis: Mechanisms for generating matter-antimatter asymmetry. His recent publications highlight advancements in: Spontaneous CP violation in SO(10) (2025) Left-right symmetric models for leptogenesis (2025) Ultraviolet-completed two-loop neutrino mass models (2025) Probing baryon number violation at IceCube and LHC (2024) Accidental Peccei-Quinn symmetry for axion models (2024) Dr. Babu actively collaborates on international initiatives such as the Center for Theoretical Underground Physics (CETUP) and contributed to the Snowmass 2013 Community Planning Study. His lab has mentored numerous graduate and postdoctoral researchers, including Kirtiman Ghosh, Sudip Jana, and Shaikh Saad.

Benjamin Safdiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Dark Matter Physics
• Astrophysics
• Particle Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Safdi is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, affiliated with the Berkeley Center for Theoretical Physics. He holds a PhD from Princeton University (2014), a Master of Advanced Study from Cambridge University (as a Churchill Scholar), and an undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Prior to UC Berkeley, he was a Pappalardo Fellow at MIT (2014–2017), an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan (2017–2020), and part of LBNL before joining Berkeley in 2021. Research Focus: Dr. Safdi specializes in dark matter physics, particularly axion dark matter detection via novel laboratory experiments and astrophysical probes. His work integrates high-performance computing simulations, data analysis techniques for astrophysical datasets, and collaborations with experimental facilities like the Fermi gamma-ray telescope and the Green Bank radio telescope. He co-founded the ABRACADABRA axion dark matter experiment. Awards: Department of Energy Early Career Award (2018) IUPAP C11 Young Scientist Prize (2020) His research bridges theoretical particle physics and observational astrophysics, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to uncovering dark matter's microscopic nature.

Jean Alexandreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Non-perturbative Quantum Field Theory
• Particle Physics
• Cosmology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Jean Alexandre is a Professor of Physics at King's College London, affiliated with the Department of Physics within the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences. His research focuses on non-perturbative quantum field theory, tunnelling phenomena, exact renormalization methods, and Lorentz symmetry violation. He has held positions including a Leverhulme Trust postdoc and temporary lectureship before his current role. Education: Doctor of Science in Theoretical Physics from University Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg (1998) Master of Physics in Theoretical Physics from École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (1994) Research Interests: Non-perturbative effects in QFT (dynamical mass generation, exact functional methods) Lorentz symmetry violation in particle physics and modified gravity Tunnelling mechanisms, cosmic bounce models, and null energy condition studies Non-Hermitian extensions of the Standard Model and PT-symmetric field theories Key contributions include work on magnetic monopole searches with the MoEDAL experiment at the LHC, finite volume effects in quantum field theory, and dynamical mass generation mechanisms. His recent articles explore topics like scalar high-electric-charge objects, vacuum decay rates, and cosmic bounce scenarios. He has supervised PhD theses on topics such as Lifshitz-type theories and gravitino condensation. Grants and Collaborations: Principal Investigator on Leverhulme Trust project 'Saving the Universe with finite volume effects in Quantum Field Theory' Co-Investigator on EPSRC and STFC-funded projects in particle physics and cosmology Labs/Teams: Active collaborator in the MoEDAL experiment and the Theoretical Particle Physics & Cosmology group at King's College London.

James Unwinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theoretical Particle Physics
• Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

James Unwin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a DPhil in Physics from the University of Oxford (2013) and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on theoretical particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology, particularly exploring physics beyond the Standard Model, dark matter models, and interdisciplinary applied mathematics. Current interests include dark matter interactions, primordial black holes, and novel experimental approaches like Coulomb explosion imaging. Research Interests: Dark Matter Models: Including freeze-in mechanisms, annihilation signatures, and cosmological constraints Particle Astrophysics: Supersymmetry, LHC searches, and Grand Unified Theories Interdisciplinary Work: Applications of mathematics to epidemiology (e.g., COVID-19 forecasts via stock market indicators) and social dynamics Recent publications emphasize ultrafast molecular dynamics, XUV spectroscopy, and cosmological impacts of primordial black holes. He has advised PhD students Prolay Chanda and Qingyun Wang, both advanced to candidacy in 2021. Professional activities include visiting roles at UC Berkeley (2022–2023) and a Distinguished Academic Visitor appointment at Queen’s College, Oxford (2023). Affiliations: UIC Department of Physics Adjunct roles at UC Berkeley and University of Oxford Collaborations with institutions like Fermilab and CERN

• Experimental Particle Physics
• High-Energy Physics
• Collider Physics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Didar Dobur is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics and Astronomy , Faculty of Sciences , Ghent University . His research focuses on Experimental Particle Physics , particularly High-Energy Physics and Collider Studies . He leads projects at the CERN Large Hadron Collider using the CMS detector , investigating New Physics Beyond the Standard Model , including axion-like particles, supersymmetry, and Higgs-top couplings. Current projects: AxiTop , FLAMENCO , Unlocking the charm-Higgs coupling Grants: Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO) , Special Research Fund His recent publications (2023-2025) analyze top quark interactions , Higgs boson decays , and long-lived particle signatures using LHC data. Key subfields include Effective Field Theory , Muon Radiography , and Neutrino Experiments . As a PhD supervisor and promotor , he has guided researchers like Bob Oeyen and Luka Lambrecht in studies of CERN experiments and detector development . Current lab collaborations involve CMS Phase-2 Upgrade and SHiP experiment R&D.

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Experimental Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Saroj Pokharel is an Instructor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Mississippi. He holds an M.A. in Physics from the same institution (2023). His research focuses on experimental particle physics, particularly using data from the Belle and Belle II experiments. Key areas include CP violation studies, lepton flavor violation searches, dark matter physics, and precision measurements of quark mixing parameters (CKM matrix angles). His work involves analyzing B-meson decays to probe physics beyond the Standard Model, including searches for axion-like particles, dark Higgs bosons, and rare tau decays. He contributes to experiments at high-energy colliders, focusing on topics like flavor physics, hadron spectroscopy, and precision measurements of branching fractions and asymmetries. Recent studies highlight investigations into singly Cabibbo-suppressed decays, tests of lepton flavor universality, and CP violation in Bs and B meson systems. His experimental techniques include advanced flavor tagging methods and analysis of semileptonic decays.

• Dark Matter
• Particle Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Pearl Sandick is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Interim Dean in the College of Science at the University of Utah. She has previously served as Associate Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Associate Dean for Faculty and Research in the College of Science. Her academic journey at the University of Utah began in 2011 as an Assistant Professor, progressing to Associate Professor in 2017, and achieving the rank of Professor in 2022. Her educational background includes: BA in Mathematics from New York University (2003) PhD in Physics from the University of Minnesota (2008) Sandick is a theoretical particle physicist whose research focuses on physics beyond the Standard Model, with particular emphasis on dark matter. Her work spans theoretical modeling, connections to astrophysical observations, and implications for experimental detection. She investigates various dark matter candidates and their potential signatures in current and future experiments, including collider searches, direct detection experiments, and indirect detection through astrophysical observations. Her research also extends to connections between particle physics and cosmology, including early universe phenomena and implications for cosmic structure formation. She has developed computational tools like MADHAT for dark matter analysis and has made significant contributions to understanding how stellar evolution can constrain axion physics. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards: University of Utah Early Career Teaching Award (2016) University of Utah Distinguished Mentor Award Linda K. Amos Award for Distinguished Service to Women University of Utah Presidential Scholar Sandick has been actively involved in mentoring graduate students, as evidenced by her teaching of PhD thesis research and Master's research courses. She has secured significant research funding from the National Science Foundation and other agencies to support her work on dark matter, dark energy, and new physics. Her grant portfolio includes projects on theoretical particle physics, connections to astrophysical observations, and studies on graduate education reform following a departmental tragedy. She is an active member of the American Physical Society, having served as Chair of the regional Four Corners Section in 2021-2022, demonstrating her commitment to the broader physics community and leadership in her field.

Malcolm Fairbairnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dark Matter
• Dark Energy
• Cosmological Inflation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Malcolm Fairbairn is a faculty member at King's College London's Department of Physics, part of the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of cosmology, particle physics, and astrophysics, particularly dark matter, dark energy, and cosmological inflation. He leads projects like the ERC Consolidator Grant (2015–2020) investigating dark matter in the early Universe. He collaborates with initiatives such as the MoEDAL experiment at CERN (magnetic monopole searches) and the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) for gamma-ray astronomy. His interests extend to gravitational waves, supermassive black hole formation, and particle astrophysics. Fairbairn has contributed to studies on axion dark matter, primordial black holes, and dark matter constraints from dwarf galaxies. He is affiliated with the Theoretical Particle Physics & Cosmology (TPPC) Group, exploring beyond-Standard-Model physics, including supersymmetry and extra dimensions. Publications span topics like dark matter relic abundance, JWST observations of black holes, and LHC searches for exotic particles. He has advised on outreach projects like the 'Dark Matter' exhibition at Science Gallery London and interviews with alumni (e.g., Royal Navy submariner Chris Tuckley).

Eric Cornellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics (AMO)
• Precision Metrology
• Bose-Einstein Condensation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eric Cornell is an Adjunct Professor and Nobel Laureate (2001 Physics) affiliated with the University of Colorado Boulder's Department of Physics and JILA, a joint institute with NIST. His research focuses on experimental Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, including precision measurements of the electron's electric dipole moment (EDM) and studies of ultracold atomic gases. He has pioneered work on Bose-Einstein condensation and recently explored extracting electricity from waste heat. Research Interests: Precision metrology for fundamental physics, ultralow-temperature quantum systems, and applications of ultracold atoms. Notable projects include the use of trapped HfF+ molecular ions to enhance EDM measurements and collaborations on axion-like particle detection. Awards: Nobel Prize in Physics (2001) for Bose-Einstein condensation, 2024 Teaching Award for outstanding contributions to physics education. Grants & Collaborations: Lead researcher in JILA's Physics Frontiers Center, which received a $25M NSF grant. Collaborates with Jun Ye and others on eEDM experiments and quantum technologies.

Allen Caldwellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Particle Physics
• Accelerator Physics
• Neutrino Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Allen Caldwell is an Honorary Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) School of Natural Sciences since 2006. He is also a Director at the Max Planck Institute for Physics (since 2002) and has held leadership roles in major international collaborations like the AWAKE Collaboration at CERN and the ZEUS Collaboration at DESY. Education : Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Wisconsin (1987), preceded by studies at Rice University (Texas, USA). His research spans fundamental Particle Physics , focusing on plasma wakefield acceleration , neutrino properties , and dark matter candidates like axions. Notably, he leads the AWAKE experiment at CERN, which explores proton-driven plasma acceleration. Recent publications highlight work on plasma wave-based particle acceleration , Bayesian neutrino mass analysis , and dielectric haloscopes for axion detection . These reflect his expertise in experimental and theoretical frameworks for solving high-energy physics challenges. Scientific awards include the Distinguished Alumnus Award (University of Wisconsin, 2012), Fellow of the American Physical Society (2000), and Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (1995-1997). He contributes to international collaborations such as the Belle II Experiment (KEK, Japan), MADMAX (searching for axions), and LEGEND (neutrino properties). He also teaches probability, statistics, and Monte Carlo methods at TUM.

• Dark Matter Research
• Particle Physics
• Plasma Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dieter H.H. Hoffmann is a distinguished academic in the Department of Physics , specializing in high-energy physics, dark matter detection, and plasma-based fusion research. His work focuses on particle astrophysics, including axion searches via helioscopes like CAST, nuclear fusion mechanisms (particularly proton-boron reactions), and plasma dynamics in extreme conditions. He collaborates on major projects such as the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) for gamma-ray astronomy and heavy-ion beam experiments at facilities like FAIR. Research interests include: Dark matter axion detection and theoretical modeling Proton-boron fusion as an alternative energy pathway Plasma interactions in high-intensity laser and beam experiments Stopping power and beam transport in dense matter High-energy-density physics for inertial confinement fusion Recent work highlights advancements in: CAST experiment sensitivity improvements for solar axions Experimental validation of proton-boron fusion yields in dense plasmas Development of NectarCAM cameras for CTA's gamma-ray detection Simulation of proton beam dynamics in solid-state materials His contributions bridge fundamental physics with applied research in energy and detector technology, with active involvement in international collaborations like CTA and FAIR experiments.

• Theoretical Particle Physics
• Cosmology
• Quantum Mechanics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David E. Kaplan is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University, where he has been a faculty member since 2002. He holds a PhD from the University of Washington (1999) and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Chicago/Argonne National Lab and SLAC. His research focuses on theoretical extensions of the Standard Model of particle physics and cosmology, with emphasis on dark matter, axions, quantum gravity, and experimental probes of fundamental physics. Notably, he created and produced Particle Fever , a documentary film awarded the DuPont Journalism Award. Key research interests include exploring new physics beyond the Standard Model, such as models addressing the strong CP problem, probing dark matter interactions via atom interferometry and spin precession, and studying cosmological implications of gravitational theories. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), a DOE Outstanding Junior Investigator, Kavli Frontiers Fellow, and Alfred P. Sloan Fellow. His work integrates theoretical frameworks with experimental efforts, such as collaborations at SQMS (Quantum Sensing) and proposals for next-generation experiments like GALILEO (Galactic axion laser interferometer). His recent articles address topics ranging from nonlinear quantum mechanics to gravitational wave detection and cosmological constant relaxation.