جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Particle Physics
• Detector Technology
• High Energy Physics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Joost Vossebeld leads the Liverpool Particle Physics Research Cluster at the University of Liverpool, one of the UK's largest groups with £22M in grants and £30M in facilities. His research focuses on particle physics experiments including ATLAS (LHC), T2K, Mu3e, and Dark Matter searches. He coordinates the MuPix tracker development for the Mu3e experiment at PSI, searching for lepton-flavour violation in muon decays. Research interests span detector development (radiation-hard silicon sensors, HV-CMOS technology), neutrino physics, and fundamental physics beyond the Standard Model. The group operates the Liverpool Semiconductor Detector Centre (LSDC) and collaborates internationally on projects like DUNE, LZ, and Hyper-K. Recent grants include a £2.5M Mu3e experiment grant (2019-2025) and R&D funding for HV-CMOS sensors. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating the PHYS377 Particle Physics module and teaching advanced topics in particle physics. Current projects involve detector design for future colliders, atom interferometry applications, and physics exploitation of neutrino oscillation experiments. The group has developed key components for major facilities including the ATLAS SCT-endcap, LHC-b VeLo tracker, and ND280 ECAL.

• Quantum Physics
• Neutrino Physics
• Atom Interferometry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Jonathon Coleman is a physicist at the University of Liverpool, working at the intersection of quantum technologies and fundamental physics. He holds a PhD and MInstP qualifications. He is part of the School of Physical Sciences within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on atom interferometry for dark matter detection and gravitational wave observation, neutrino detection systems for nuclear security, and experimental particle physics involving detector design and neutrino oscillations. He co-leads the MAGIS-100 project at Fermilab and contributes to AION in the UK, developing cutting-edge quantum testbeds. He also leads BUTTON, an underground prototype for deployable sensing systems, collaborating with institutions such as NPL, AWE, and Sellafield. He has been a Royal Society University Research Fellow from 2009 to 2019. His teaching role includes coordinating the Nuclear Power module (PHYS376). He has supervised multiple theses on atom interferometry and neutrino physics, though specific student names are not listed. His professional activities include serving as an examiner for PhD programs at Lancaster University, the University of Manchester, and the University of Warwick, alongside affiliations with John Caunt Scientific Ltd and the NPL’s Time & Frequency Division. Key grants include funding from STFC for projects like AION, MAGIS, and Hyper-Kamiokande construction, as well as support from UKRI and the National Nuclear Laboratory. His work emphasizes translating quantum technologies into practical applications while advancing fundamental physics research.

Wei Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Relativistic Heavy Ion Physics
• High-energy Nuclear Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Wei Li is a Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Rice University, serving as Co-Chair for Graduate Admissions and Recruiting. He joined the faculty in 2012 after completing his Ph.D. at MIT (2009) and a postdoc at MIT working on the CMS experiment at the LHC. His research focuses on understanding emergent behaviors in quantum chromodynamics (QCD) and nuclear matter under extreme conditions, alongside developing novel particle acceleration and detection technologies. He leads the CMS high-energy nuclear program and directs the time-of-flight detector upgrade for the HL-LHC project. Education: B.A. in Physics from University of Science and Technology of China (2004); Ph.D. in Physics from MIT (2009). Research interests include quark-gluon plasma (QGP) formation in small systems, heavy ion collisions, and detector upgrades. Recent breakthroughs include discovering QGP droplets in proton-proton collisions, challenging conventional paradigms about QGP formation. His group pioneered this discovery and contributed to precision measurements of QGP properties such as the speed of sound. Awards include the U.S. DOE Early Career Award, Sloan Research Fellowship, and PECASE. He advises multiple graduate students and leads collaborative projects like the International Workshop on Muon-Ion Colliders. His team is active in the CMS collaboration, focusing on detector technology and HL-LHC readiness. Labs: T.W. Bonner Laboratory at Rice University. Current projects include endcap timing layer upgrades and photonuclear interaction studies at the LHC.

Andrew Longمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• High Energy Particle Physics
• Early Universe Cosmology
• Dark Matter
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrew Long is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rice University. His research focuses on theoretical particle physics and early universe cosmology, addressing fundamental questions such as the origin of matter-antimatter asymmetry, the nature of dark matter, and mechanisms of cosmological inflation. He utilizes techniques from quantum field theory and statistical mechanics to explore topics like primordial magnetic fields, Higgs physics at colliders, and gravitational wave probes of the electroweak epoch. His work bridges particle physics and cosmology, with a particular emphasis on axions, topological defects, and astrophysical relics from the early universe. Long holds a PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics and Cosmology from the University of Wisconsin. His educational background underscores his expertise in high-energy physics and cosmological model-building. He actively contributes to international collaborations, including Snowmass white papers on ultraheavy dark matter and future collider experiments. Research interests include analyzing CMB birefringence from axion string networks, gravitational particle production, and the interplay between electroweak phase transitions and baryogenesis. His studies often involve advanced computational methods, such as neural networks for parameter extraction from simulated data. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his publications reflect a prolific output in top-tier journals, emphasizing both theoretical rigor and interdisciplinary approaches. Grant and advising details are not provided in the source text. Long participates in interdisciplinary initiatives, such as the Future Circular Collider conceptual design reports and collaborations on Higgs physics at proposed facilities like the CEPC.

Paul Padleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Standard Model
• +۴ مورد دیگر

B. Paul Padley is the Vice President for IT and Chief Information Officer at Rice University, overseeing technology strategies. He is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Director of the T.W. Bonner Nuclear Laboratory, affiliated with the Department of Physics and Astronomy. With over 30 years at Rice, he leads U.S. contributions to the CMS detector at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. Education: Ph.D. & M.S. in Physics, University of Toronto (1987, 1984) B.S. in Physics, York University (1981) Research Interests: Particle physics beyond the Standard Model, Higgs sector exploration, supersymmetry, and advanced machine learning techniques for signal/background separation in high-energy collisions. His group develops custom electronics and GPU/FPGA-based systems for ultra-rare event detection in CMS experiments. Articles Overview: Recent work focuses on precision measurements of particle interactions at the LHC, including jet production dynamics, Higgs boson decays, and searches for new physics. Machine learning applications dominate experimental analyses with signal/background ratios as low as 1:10¹⁰. Awards: Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). Grants & Labs: Leads the T.W. Bonner Lab’s CMS operations. Active in designing next-gen electronics for LHC upgrades. Collaborates with CERN and U.S. academic institutions on detector technology advancements.

Pablo P. Yepesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Particle Physics
• Nuclear Physics
• Medical Physics

Pablo P. Yepes is a Research Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rice University. He is affiliated with the T.W. Bonner Laboratory and has been a key contributor to the STAR experiment at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory. His research focuses on heavy ion interactions, ultra-peripheral collisions, and medical physics applications related to proton therapy. Education: BS, MS, and PhD in Physics (Particle Physics specialty) from the University of Santiago, Spain (1982–1988). His research interests span particle/nuclear physics under extreme temperature/density conditions, photon-photon collisions, and advancing proton therapy through innovations like the Fast Dose Calculator (FDC), a track-repeating Monte Carlo method reducing computational time for radiation dose calculations. Collaborations include the Texas Medical Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center, aligning with Rice’s interdisciplinary research goals. No specific scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. He remains active in experimental physics and medical physics applications. Labs/Teams: STAR Collaboration (RHIC), T.W. Bonner Laboratory, and MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center collaborations.

Luca Grandiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

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

Luca Grandi is an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago's Department of Physics, affiliated with the Enrico Fermi Institute, Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics, and the College. His research focuses on dark matter detection using noble liquid technologies, particularly through the XENON1T/NT and DarkSide-50 experiments. He leads the development of next-generation detectors to achieve unprecedented sensitivity, emphasizing ultra-low background environments and advanced data analysis techniques. Grandi's group also conducts critical R&D on noble liquid properties and detector technologies to inform future experiments. His contributions include groundbreaking observations such as the first measurement of solar neutrino signals and the discovery of the longest half-life process observed directly. Key projects include the XENONnT detector, which aims to quadruple the fiducial mass and reduce backgrounds by an order of magnitude compared to XENON1T. Grandi oversees detector design, data infrastructure, and analysis methodologies. His team collaborates globally, leveraging expertise in particle physics, astrophysics, and engineering. Funding sources include the National Science Foundation and Department of Energy. Research interests span experimental particle physics, astrophysics, and detector technology innovation. Advising graduate students in detector development and data analysis, Grandi fosters a dynamic environment for early-career researchers. The Grandi Lab is part of the broader UChicago research ecosystem, contributing to the Physical Sciences Division's mission to push frontiers in fundamental science.

David W. Millerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Particle Physics
• Jet Substructure
• Calorimetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David W. Miller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Chicago and Senior Member of the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics. He earned a BA in Physics from Chicago (2005) and PhD from Stanford University (2011). His research focuses on fundamental particle physics using the ATLAS detector at CERN's Large Hadron Collider, specializing in jet substructure, calorimetry, and searches for new physics including axions and milli-charged particles. He directs the PUEO and RNO-G neutrino detection experiments and contributes to CMB-S4 cosmology projects. Recent publications feature detector instrumentation advances, dark matter searches, and machine learning applications in particle physics. His work has been recognized with numerous awards including NSF CAREER, Sloan Fellowship, and Moore Foundation Investigator Award.

• Theoretical Physics
• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wouter J. Waalewijn is a Senior Researcher at the Faculty of Science, University of Amsterdam, and holds a permanent position at Nikhef (National Institute for Subatomic Physics) in Amsterdam. His work bridges theoretical physics and high energy particle physics, with a focus on quantum chromodynamics (QCD), track functions, and energy correlators in jet physics. Dr. Waalewijn’s research focuses on advancing perturbative QCD with track functions, and he has contributed extensively to the development of energy correlators in high-energy collisions. His work includes resummation techniques, factorization violations, and precision calculations in jet physics, often applied to experiments at the LHC and future EIC (Electron-Ion Collider) projects. His recent publications highlight innovations in jet veto resummation, FastEEC algorithms, and energy flow polynomial analysis. Over the last five years, Dr. Waalewijn has co-authored 15 publications in hep-ph, many appearing in top journals like Physical Review Letters and Journal of High Energy Physics . These works span jet substructure, track function evolution, small-x physics, and hadronization effects, often involving collaborations with institutions such as MIT, Nikhef, and Delta ITP. Dr. Waalewijn obtained his PhD under the guidance of Iain W. Stewart, whose affiliations include MIT. His academic journey began with a postdoc at Nikhef (2013-2015) before transitioning to a Junior position at the University of Amsterdam (2013-2018), and finally securing his current Senior role (since 2018). His research involves developing formalisms for track functions, energy correlators, and precision QCD calculations. He collaborates with institutions like Delta ITP and Nikhef, and his work has been funded through grants (though details are not specified in the provided text).

Roy A. Briereمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High-Energy Particle Physics
• Flavor Physics
• CP Violation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Roy A. Briere is a Professor of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Physics, part of the Mellon College of Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Chicago (1995). His research focuses on high-energy particle physics, particularly flavor physics, CP violation, and weak interactions. He has been involved with major experiments including BelleII at KEK (Japan) and BESIII at BEPCII (China), contributing to studies of B and D meson decays. He has served in leadership roles such as co-spokesperson for the CLEO collaboration (2005–2007). Research interests include precision measurements of particle decays, detector calibration (e.g., dE/dx particle identification in drift chambers), and software infrastructure for data analysis. Key contributions include work on CP violation in neutral kaons during his PhD and later studies of charm physics at CLEO and BESIII. Awards include the APS Outstanding Referee (2009) and Sugarman Award (1994). His academic career at CMU spans from 1999, progressing through Assistant to Full Professor with tenure since 2006. Current roles include editorial work for BESIII publications and leadership in experimental particle physics collaborations.

Matteo Cremonesiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Dark Matter Searches
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matteo Cremonesi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University's Mellon College of Science, where he has been faculty since 2023. His research focuses on high energy physics experiments, particularly dark matter searches at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and the development of advanced machine learning techniques for particle physics data analysis. He is an active member of the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment at CERN. Dr. Cremonesi's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Oxford (2014) M.S. in Physics from the University of Rome II (2012) B.S. in Physics from the University of Rome II (2009) Before joining Carnegie Mellon, Dr. Cremonesi held several prestigious research positions: LHC Physics Center Artificial Intelligence Fellow & Research Associate at University of Notre Dame (2021-) Research Associate at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) (2015-2021) Fellow at Harvard University Department of Physics (2013) As an experimental particle physicist, Dr. Cremonesi's research centers on studying fundamental particles and searching for physics beyond the Standard Model, with particular emphasis on dark matter. His work involves analyzing data from the CMS experiment at CERN's LHC, where he has made significant contributions to dark matter searches using missing transverse momentum (MET) techniques. Dr. Cremonesi has pioneered the application of graph neural networks for MET reconstruction, significantly improving the sensitivity of dark matter searches. He previously contributed to top quark physics research as a member of the Collider Detector at Fermilab (CDF) experiment, helping to discover a predicted production mechanism of the top quark. Dr. Cremonesi's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on advancing particle physics methodology and searching for new physics phenomena. His recent work shows an increasing emphasis on machine learning applications in high energy physics, particularly graph neural networks for particle reconstruction tasks. His research spans both theoretical aspects of particle physics and practical detector development, with a strong focus on data analysis techniques that push the boundaries of what can be measured at particle colliders. The breadth of his publications indicates active collaboration across multiple experimental fronts within the CMS collaboration. Professional Recognition: Selected as CMS delegate to the LHC Dark Matter Working Group Former leader of the MET group of the CMS experiment (2020-2022) Dr. Cremonesi has been actively involved in advancing the technical capabilities of particle physics experiments, particularly in the areas of data analysis frameworks and machine learning applications. His work on the Coffea framework and Big Data technologies for High Energy Physics analysis demonstrates his commitment to developing innovative computational approaches for handling the massive datasets generated by modern particle physics experiments. His leadership of the MET group at CMS highlights his recognized expertise in a critical area of particle physics analysis. Dr. Cremonesi's laboratory work primarily involves collaboration with the CMS experiment at CERN, where he contributes to the development and operation of detector systems and analysis frameworks. His research group at Carnegie Mellon focuses on applying advanced machine learning techniques to particle physics problems, with particular emphasis on real-time data processing for trigger systems and offline analysis improvements.

Valentina Duttaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nuclear and Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics Experiment
• Supersymmetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Valentina Dutta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University's Mellon College of Science. She specializes in high-energy physics experiments focused on discovering physics beyond the Standard Model, particularly Supersymmetry and dark matter. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2014) B.A. in Physics and Mathematics, Boston University (2007) Her research integrates machine learning techniques with experimental data from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and the Light Dark Matter eXperiment (LDMX). She co-leads the CMS collaboration's Supersymmetry search group and contributes to sub-GeV dark matter detection initiatives. Recent Work Trends: Recent publications emphasize searches for Supersymmetric particles (tau and top quark partners), Higgs boson decay analysis, and detector technology advancements for LDMX. Machine learning applications for improving experimental sensitivity are a recurring theme.

Ira Z. Rothsteinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Effective Field Theory (EFT)
• High Energy Physics Theory
• Nuclear & Particle Physics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ira Z. Rothstein is a Professor of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Physics, Mellon College of Science. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland (1992) and an M.Sc. from Brown University (1987). He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Michigan and UC San Diego before joining CMU in 1997. Professor Rothstein is a Fellow of the American Physical Society. His research focuses on applying Effective Field Theory (EFT) to diverse systems, including Higgs boson dynamics at the LHC, black hole physics (especially gravitational wave studies for LIGO), and quantum aspects of condensed matter systems like cold atomic gases and van Hove singularities in solids. Recent work includes calculating black hole spin effects on gravitational waveforms and exploring symmetry-driven phenomena in strongly coupled systems. Rothstein’s publications span high-impact journals like Physical Review Letters , Nuclear Physics B , and Journal of High Energy Physics . His work bridges quantum field theory with classical gravitational phenomena, emphasizing multi-scale problems and decoupling principles rooted in locality. He has developed novel EFT frameworks to address challenges in particle physics, astrophysics, and condensed matter physics. Key contributions include advancing methods for gravitational wave calculations, understanding non-Fermi liquid behavior in unitary gases, and probing quarkonium production via jet substructure analysis. His theoretical tools have been applied to dark matter annihilation rates and the interplay between scattering amplitudes and classical potentials in post-Minkowskian gravity.

Timothy W. Koethمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Radiation Science
• Nuclear Technology
• Accelerator Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Timothy W. Koeth is an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, affiliated with the Materials Science and Engineering Department and the Institute for Physical Science and Technology (IPST). His research focuses on radiation and nuclear science, including neutron generation/detection, accelerator physics, and energy storage materials. He explores beam optics in electron/ion accelerators and develops radiation-hard devices for advanced applications. His work spans experimental and applied physics, with contributions to fusion energy research and high-power RF sources. Notable research areas include materials characterization under extreme conditions and novel detector technologies. He collaborates on projects involving nuclear fusion, plasma physics, and advanced material systems. Published articles address topics like insulating materials for centrifugal mirrors, jet physics in heavy-ion collisions, and precision measurements of W/Z bosons. His studies often intersect with CMS experiment data, emphasizing detector performance and high-energy particle interactions.

Gaetano Baroneمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Higgs Physics
• Electroweak Interactions
• Top Quark Physics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gaetano Barone is an Assistant Professor of Physics (Research) at Brown University, affiliated with the CMS Collaboration and the Data Science Institute. His research focuses on precision measurements in particle physics, particularly in Higgs and electroweak sectors, top quark physics, and detector development. Education: Ph.D. in Physics (2015), M.A. (2009), and B.A. (2007) from Université de Genève. Postdoctoral research at Brandeis University (2015–2018) and Brookhaven National Laboratory (2018–2023). Research Interests Electroweak Higgs properties in ZZ, WW, bb, and cc channels. Precision top quark physics, including vector boson couplings and ttγ production. Detector development: 4D tracking, silicon timing detectors, and CMS upgrades. Low-energy physics: Fermi constant extraction and pion lifetime measurements. Awards : 2024 Research Seed Award for advancing pico-second silicon detector applications in space-based operations. Grants & Funding : Active in detector R&D and Higgs physics through collaborations with CERN, CMS, and the LHC Higgs Working Group.