Professor Stuart Mangles is a leading academic in laser-plasma physics at Imperial College London's Department of Physics, part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences. His research focuses on high-intensity laser interactions, plasma-based accelerators, and applications in quantum electrodynamics (QED), X-ray imaging, and material science. He leads projects like the EuPRAXIA initiative, developing compact particle accelerators. Recent work includes experiments on radiation reaction effects, muon production, and ultrafast X-ray imaging of dynamic phenomena. Mangles' lab leverages cutting-edge laser facilities to explore topics ranging from warm dense matter to medical irradiation techniques. Research Highlights: Developing laser wakefield accelerators for compact, high-brightness X-ray sources Investigating quantum effects in ultra-high intensity laser-plasma systems Pioneering applications in radiobiology and industrial imaging Advancing shock dynamics and material phase transitions understanding His work bridges fundamental physics with applied technologies, with significant contributions to the European Strategy for Particle Physics and international collaborations.
Professor Anton Andronic is a University Professor of Physics (W3) at the University of Münster, where he has served since 2018. He leads a research group within the Institute of Nuclear Physics, which is part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Previously, he worked as a research associate at GSI Darmstadt (2005-2018) and held an acting professorship at the University of Münster in 2011-2012. His research is centered around experimental heavy-ion physics, with significant contributions to major international collaborations. Professor Andronic's research interests focus on particle production in nucleus-nucleus collisions and the QCD phase diagram. He is deeply involved in two major experimental projects: the ALICE experiment at the LHC (CERN) and the CBM experiment at FAIR. His work examines the properties of quark-gluon plasma and the strong interaction under extreme conditions of temperature and density. His current research emphasizes heavy-flavor physics, electromagnetic probes, and collective phenomena in heavy-ion collisions. Analysis of Professor Andronic's recent publications (2023-2024) reveals a strong focus on heavy-ion collision dynamics, with particular attention to dielectron production, quarkonium physics, and heavy-flavor measurements. His work spans multiple collision systems (pp, p-Pb, Xe-Xe, and Pb-Pb) across different energy regimes. A significant portion of his recent research investigates electromagnetic probes as tools to study the quark-gluon plasma, while other work focuses on hadronic interactions and femtoscopic techniques to understand strong force dynamics. Professor Andronic has supervised numerous doctoral students whose theses cover topics ranging from J/ψ production to heavy-flavor physics and collective dynamics in heavy-ion collisions. His group participates in major research initiatives including the DFG Research Training Group 2149 "Strong and Weak Interactions - from Hadrons to Dark Matter" and various projects related to the ALICE and CBM experiments.
Archana Dubey is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Florida (UCF), affiliated with the College of Sciences. She joined UCF in 2001 and holds a PhD in Physics from Bhavnagar University, India (1998). Her postdoctoral research at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and UCF focused on theoretical and computational studies in physics and materials science. She was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in 2014 as part of UCF's annual promotions and tenure cycle. Her research interests include electronic structure calculations, nuclear quadrupole interactions, hyperfine interactions, and biomolecular systems such as hemoglobin and rhizoferrin. She employs first-principles methods like Hartree-Fock and density functional theory to investigate material properties at the atomic level. Dr. Dubey's publications span 1998–2013, covering topics such as coordination chemistry of metalloproteins, nuclear magnetic resonance phenomena in biomolecules, and magnetic thin films. Her work has been published in journals like BioMetals , Hyperfine Interactions , and Journal of Applied Physics . She currently supervises graduate and undergraduate students in research projects related to theoretical physics and materials science. Her lab focuses on interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of physics, chemistry, and biology.
Michele Della Morte is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Southern Denmark . She specializes in elementary particle physics with a focus on Lattice Gauge Theory , Quantum Chromodynamics , and fermion physics . Active in computational physics research Co-PI for EU-funded projects Editorial board member at Frontiers in Physics Research Trends : Recent work spans lattice simulations of QCD, supersymmetric dynamics, and muon magnetic moment calculations. Key collaborations include ETH Zürich and major contributions to the P o S - Proceedings of Science journal. Scientific Awards : European Training Network (2018) Muon g-2 beyond hadronic leading order (2018) Teaching & Supervision : She teaches courses like Computational Physics and supervises bachelor projects in mathematical economics. Her academic leadership includes PhD defense examination roles.
Dr. Yan Alexander Wang is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry , Faculty of Science, University of British Columbia (UBC). His research focuses on Quantum Chemistry , Density-Functional Theory , and Computational Chemistry , with applications in Materials Science , NanoSystems , and Enzymology . B.Sc., Jilin University (1991) Ph.D., Indiana University at Bloomington (1995) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1995-1997) and University of California at Los Angeles (1997-2001) His work emphasizes linear-scaling first-principles methods to study complex systems like biological processes and nanomaterials. Key themes include orbital-free density functionals , embedding formalisms , and computational nanoscience . He has developed methodologies for efficient self-consistent field convergence and adsorption dynamics on nanotubes. Dr. Wang has received prestigious awards, including the Wiley-IJQC Young Investigator Award (2007) and Peter Wall Early Career UBC Scholar Award (2003). He has held editorial roles in journals like Recent Advances in Orbital-Free Density Functional Theory and served as Chair for major conferences including ISTCP-VI (2008). His research group ( WOLFgang ) trains students in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biophysics , with applications in catalysis , nanoelectronics , and materials science .
Prof. Stephan Paul is a Professor of Physics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), holding the Chair of Physics I within the TUM School of Natural Sciences. His office is located at James-Franck-Str. 1, 85748 Garching b. München, Germany, where he maintains active research and teaching responsibilities. Prof. Paul received his doctorate from the University of Heidelberg after studying physics at the University of Bonn. His academic career includes research positions at the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics in Heidelberg and CERN, where he continues to work as a visiting scientist. He has established significant collaborations with research institutions worldwide, including KEK in Japan, MLZ in Garching, and ILL in Grenoble. His research focuses on high energy particle physics and neutron physics , with particular emphasis on hadron physics and particle physics with neutrons. Prof. Paul's work primarily involves precision measurements in B meson decays, proton structure studies, and spin physics using data from major international collaborations like Belle, Belle II, and COMPASS. His publication record shows consistent research output across decades, with 471 total publications and particularly high productivity in recent years (39 publications in 2021 alone). Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong trends in precision measurements of branching fractions, CP violation studies, investigations of exotic hadronic states, and spin-dependent phenomena in particle interactions. His research fingerprint shows dominant contributions to hadron physics (64%), muon physics (63%), and meson physics (55%), reflecting his specialization in fundamental particle interactions. His significant contributions to physics have been recognized with prestigious awards: Max Planck Fellow (2019) Federal Cross of Merit (2010) Call to the Chair of Experimental Physics at ETH Zurich and Head of the Institute for Particle Physics at PSI (rejected) (2008) Prof. Paul has held substantial leadership roles in major research initiatives. From 2006 to 2018, he coordinated the Cluster of Excellence 'Origin and Structure of the Universe' at TUM. Since 2019, he has served as co-coordinator of the Cluster of Excellence ORIGINS, which continues this important research mission addressing fundamental questions about the universe's origins and structure. He maintains an active teaching schedule, offering courses including 'Detectors for Nuclear and Particle Physics,' 'Nuclear, Particle, and Astrophysics for Students of Education,' and 'Seminar on Physics of Strong Interaction' for the Winter term 2024/25 and Summer term 2025. His teaching spans both theoretical concepts and practical applications in particle physics, reflecting his commitment to training the next generation of physicists.
Dr. Sam Jenkins is a Research Fellow affiliated with the University of Tokyo, specializing in particle astrophysics and neutrino physics. He contributes to the Super-Kamiokande experiment and collaborates with the T2K accelerator neutrino program. Key research areas: Neutrino oscillations, cosmic ray interactions, proton decay searches Recent work focuses on neutron capture multiplicity analysis and gadolinium-doped detector optimization Scientific Contributions: Published multiple Physical Review articles on neutrino interactions (2024-2025) Presented at major conferences on detector technology advancements Awards: Gifu University Young Researcher Award
Dr. Paras Naik is an active researcher in the field of High Energy Physics , affiliated with an institution involved in the LHCb Collaboration . His work focuses on experimental studies of particle decays, symmetry breaking, and collision dynamics at the Large Hadron Collider. Research Interests: His expertise spans Quantum Chromodynamics , CP symmetry breaking , branching fraction measurements , and lepton flavor universality . He has contributed to rare decay observations and angular analyses of B-mesons, advancing understanding of the Standard Model. Recent Publications (2025) include studies on Three-pion correlations in proton collisions CP violation in baryon decays Branching fraction ratios in B-meson decays Charmonium production in heavy-ion collisions Hadronization processes in Bs decays These works reflect his focus on experimental particle physics and collider phenomenology .
Alexander Weiße is a tenured researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in Bonn, Germany, where he also serves as Head of IT. Previously, he was a junior professor for computational physics at the University of Greifswald (until 2009). He holds a PhD in physics from the University of Bayreuth (2002) and completed postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems, University of New South Wales (Sydney), and University of Greifswald. Research Interests : His work spans condensed matter physics, mathematical physics, and integrable systems. Recent focuses include spin systems (e.g., XXZ Heisenberg chain), disorder/randomness in quantum systems, and computational methods (e.g., Chebyshev expansion, kernel polynomial method). He also contributes to high-performance computing and programming tools (C, Form, Julia). Teaching & Leadership : He has taught courses on computational physics, group theory, numerical many-particle physics, and computer algebra. Notable collaborations involve the Bergische Universität Wuppertal group on spin model correlation functions. He co-edited the textbook Computational Many-Particle Physics (Springer, 2008). IT Responsibilities : As Head of IT, he manages IT infrastructure security and strategy, with interests in cybersecurity and computational resource optimization.
David Haines is a Senior Lecturer in Visual Art at Sydney College of the Arts, University of Sydney. He holds a BA(VA) from UNSW and a PhD from the University of Sydney. His research focuses on interdisciplinary practices blending installation art, sound performance, and aroma chemistry, often exploring unseen energies like cosmic rays and electromagnetic fields. Collaborations with Joyce Hinterding are central to his work, producing immersive installations exhibited globally. Education: BA(VA), UNSW PhD, University of Sydney GradDipProfArtStudies, UNSW Research interests include aroma utilization in art, real-time 3D game engine visuals, and hydrogen alpha solar photography. His work bridges science and art, using technologies like gas chromatographs and thermoelectric modules. Key projects include Energies: Haines & Hinterding (2016) and Pink Steam (2022). Awards: Australia Council for the Arts 2-year Fellowship (2017) Premier of Queensland's National New Media Art Award (2008) Advising and grants: Haines has held academic positions at COFA (UNSW) and University of Western Sydney. His work involves institutional collaborations like the Museum of Contemporary Art and Bundanon Trust. Current research explores VR environments and aroma-based installations. Key affiliations include the Sarah Cottier Gallery and Asialink-Myer Foundation. His work is represented in major collections including the Tate Liverpool and Sao Paulo Biennale.
Frank C. Porter is a Professor of Physics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), affiliated with the Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy. He holds a B.S. (1972) and Ph.D. (1977) from Caltech and the University of California, respectively. His career includes roles as Research Fellow (1977–82), Assistant Professor (1982–88), Associate Professor (1988–94), and Professor (1994–present). Education: B.S. and Ph.D. in Physics from Caltech and UC Berkeley Professional Roles: Research Fellow, Academic Faculty Positions Research focuses on particle physics experiments, particularly Mu2e (Muon-to-Electron Conversion) and BABAR (B-factory experiments). Key areas include B-meson physics, dark matter searches, axion-like particles, and detector design. His work bridges theoretical predictions with experimental validation in high-energy physics. Publications span 2023–1991, emphasizing precision measurements, rare decay searches, and detector development. Notable contributions include Mu2e calorimeter design and studies of CP violation in B mesons. Grants and collaborations include leadership in international experiments like Mu2e and BABAR. No detailed student or award information provided in text.
Marco Gersabeck is a Professor affiliated with the LHCb Collaboration at CERN, specializing in particle physics and quantum chromodynamics. His research focuses on CP violation studies, detector technology development (e.g., 3D diamond detectors), and high-energy physics experiments. He has contributed to over 530 publications, including seminal work on B-meson decays and symmetries in particle interactions. His expertise spans experimental particle physics, with a particular emphasis on precision measurements of CP violation, quark mixing, and heavy flavor physics. He has organized conferences like the 8th International Workshop on Charm Physics and provided consultancy for the BES-III experiment. His work frequently involves advanced detector systems and data analysis techniques. Notable contributions include the measurement of the CKM angle γ and the observation of CP violation in B0 decays. His datasets on particle multiplicities and detector performance are extensively used in the field. Gersabeck has also engaged in public outreach, discussing antimatter and particle physics mysteries via media platforms like The Conversation.
Elisabet Golobardes Ribé is a Full Professor at La Salle Digital Engineering School, Ramon Llull University, where she is affiliated with the Engineering Department. She leads and participates in the Research Group on Smart Society and is actively involved in major international research collaborations, particularly with CERN's LHCb experiment. Her research spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and high-energy physics, focusing on analyzing particle physics data and detecting disinformation in digital societies. She applies computational techniques to fundamental physics problems, including B-meson decays and searches for physics beyond the Standard Model. The body of her recent publications demonstrates a strong trend in experimental particle physics, with numerous contributions to high-impact journals such as the Journal of High Energy Physics and Physical Review D. These works involve amplitude analyses, angular distributions, branching fraction measurements, and constraints on new physics, primarily through the LHCb and ATLAS collaborations. She has secured competitive research funding, including EU grants such as FLAIR and national grants from AGAUR, and serves as Principal Investigator on projects related to AI readiness and disinformation detection. Her work bridges engineering, computer science, and fundamental physics. Notable research projects include: FLAIR (Fostering Learners' AI Readiness) – European Commission-funded project (2024–2026) LHCb-RTA-URL – CERN data challenges and new physics searches (2023–2026) Rapid response for detecting disinformation flows – Internal grant (2021) Research Group on Smart Society – AGAUR-funded network (2022–2025) She is a member of the LHCb collaboration and contributes to large-scale data analysis in high-energy physics experiments. Her work emphasizes computational methods in science and societal applications of AI.
Seren Azad is a researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), affiliated with the Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging . Their work focuses on neutron and muon sciences, contributing to materials analysis and condensed matter physics. Contact details include: Email: seren.azad@psi.ch Phone: +41 56 310 43 24 Address: Forschungsstrasse 111, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
Andreas Knecht is a Researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland, affiliated with the Laboratory for Particle Physics and the Muon Physics group. His work focuses on muon-induced spectroscopy, nuclear structure analysis, and beamline engineering. His research spans muonic x-ray spectroscopy , charge radius measurements , and high-intensity muon beam optimization . Key methodologies include laser spectroscopy , target fabrication , and non-destructive elemental analysis . He contributes to infrastructure projects like HIMB (High-Intensity Muon Beams) and IMPACT upgrades. Recent publications highlight advancements in two-dimensional muon beam compression , superconducting magnet design , and precision detection systems for experiments like Mu3e and MONUMENT. His work intersects experimental particle physics , atomic physics , and applied material science . At PSI, he collaborates on non-destructive testing applications for cultural heritage (e.g., late antique fibula analysis) and energy storage diagnostics via Muon-Induced X-ray Emission (MIXE). His technical expertise includes molecular plating , SiPM cryogenics , and beam monitoring detectors .
