جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Joel DeWittمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Radiation Detection and Measurement
• Space Radiation Shielding
• Radiolytic Hydrogen Production
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Dr. Joel DeWitt is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Physics at East Carolina University. He specializes in radiation detection, space radiation shielding materials, and radiolytic hydrogen production in sediment. His research focuses on optimizing materials for spacecraft and planetary habitats to protect crews from ionizing radiation while minimizing implementation costs. Education : PhD in Physics, Oklahoma State University, 2011 Research Interests : Radiation shielding materials for space applications Composite materials development Radiolytic processes in planetary sediments Ionizing radiation mitigation strategies Advising & Grants : No listed advisees or grants Labs & Teams : Collaborates with the Radiation Instrumentation Lab and other physics research groups at ECU.

Gregory Lapickiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Atomic Physics
• Inner-Shell Ionization
• PIXE Analysis
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Dr. Gregory Lapicki is a Professor in the Department of Physics at East Carolina University, with his office located in Howell Hall E308. He can be contacted via telephone at (252) 328-6894 or email at lapickig@ecu.edu. He earned his PhD in Physics from New York University in 1975. His academic career spans over five decades with a focus on theoretical atomic physics. Dr. Lapicki's research centers on inner-shell ionization and energy loss of charged particles in matter, with significant contributions to PIXE (Particle-Induced X-ray Emission) analysis methodology. He developed the ECUSAR theory for L-shell X-ray production cross sections, which shows excellent agreement with experimental data. His work has accumulated approximately 3650 citations, reflecting substantial impact in the field of atomic collision physics. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2012-2023) reveals persistent refinement of theoretical models for K-, L-, and M-shell ionization cross sections. Key trends include universal empirical fits for proton-induced X-ray production, proton/helium ion comparisons, and applications in elemental analysis. His research bridges fundamental atomic collision theory with practical PIXE applications in material science. His notable recognition includes serving on the International Honorary Committee for PIXE conferences, highlighting his leadership in the field. Dr. Lapicki teaches core physics courses including General Physics, University Physics, Mathematical Methods, Mechanics, and Quantum Physics at undergraduate and graduate levels. While no specific grants or student advising are mentioned in available records, his extensive publication record demonstrates sustained research activity. Although the ECU Department of Physics maintains specialized laboratories like the Radiation Instrumentation Lab, Dr. Lapicki's theoretical work operates independently of experimental facilities, focusing on computational modeling and cross section compilation.

• Plasma Physics
• Laser Technology
• X-ray Spectroscopy
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Prof. Dr. Peter-Viktor Nickles was affiliated with the Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI). His work focuses on plasma physics, laser technology, and ultrafast dynamics in high-intensity laser-matter interactions. Key areas include proton acceleration via radiation pressure, X-ray source optimization, and the dynamics of laser-induced fields in thin foils. His research utilizes advanced techniques like streak deflectometry and polycapillary lenses to study phenomena such as electron transport in nanowires and ion bunch post-acceleration. Notable contributions include scaling laws for energetic protons and coherence properties of soft X-ray lasers. He has collaborated extensively with institutions globally, though he is no longer employed at MBI. Research highlights include: Development of optimized X-ray sources using laser-plasma interactions Investigation of proton acceleration mechanisms using petawatt laser pulses Analysis of ultrafast plasma dynamics via complementary imaging techniques Publications span journals like Physics of Plasmas , Applied Physics B , and High Energy Density Physics , reflecting interdisciplinary work at the intersection of optics, plasma physics, and nuclear science.

Kevin Pittsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Experimental Particle Physics
• Neutrino Physics
• High Energy Physics
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Kevin Pitts is the Dean of the College of Science at Virginia Tech and holds the Lay Nam Chang Dean’s Chair. He is also a Professor of Physics at Virginia Tech and concurrently serves as Chief Research Officer at Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory. Previously, he was a Professor of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on experimental particle physics, particularly neutrino physics and the Muon g-2 experiment. Pitts has over 25 years of experience in academic and research leadership, including roles as Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Associate Dean at the University of Illinois. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Oregon in 1994, preceded by a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree from the same university. His research contributions include over 600 peer-reviewed articles on particle physics, with a focus on neutrino experiments (e.g., DUNE) and precision measurements of the muon’s magnetic moment. He has led major accelerator projects at Fermilab, including the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment. Pitts’ work addresses fundamental questions in particle physics and detector technology. Education: B.Sc. Anderson University; M.Sc. and Ph.D. (1994) University of Oregon Affiliations: Virginia Tech (Dean, Physics Professor), Fermilab (Chief Research Officer) His articles emphasize cutting-edge projects like the DUNE neutrino detector and Muon g-2 experiments, reflecting expertise in particle detection, computational methods, and international collaborations. Recognized for leadership, Pitts has received the Lay Nam Chang Dean’s Chair, an endowed position supporting scientific leadership. Grants & Leadership: Directed Fermilab’s science program, managed undergraduate education initiatives, and secured funding for multi-institutional projects Labs/Teams: DUNE Collaboration, Fermilab Accelerator Division, Muon g-2 Experiment Team

• Particle Physics
• Nuclear Physics
• Molecular Physics
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Maria Filomena de Osório Pinto dos Santos Figueiredo is a Full Professor at the University of Coimbra's Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Department of Physics. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the same institution. Her primary research focuses on Monte Carlo simulations of physical phenomena in gaseous detectors, with significant contributions to particle physics, nuclear physics, and molecular physics. She is a leading member of the NEXT Collaboration and the RD51 group at CERN, specializing in detector R&D for neutrinoless double-beta decay experiments. Her professional journey includes roles from Assistant Professor to Full Professor since 1982. She has led or co-led over 15 research projects, many funded by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the European Commission. Key projects include the NEXT experiment and the AHEAD initiative, advancing xenon-based detector technologies. Research interests span gaseous detector optimization, ion mobility measurements, and radiation detection. She currently supervises 3 Ph.D. students and has authored/co-authored over 160 peer-reviewed articles. Notable collaborations include the LIP Coimbra (Laboratório de Instrumentação e Física Experimental de Partículas) and international teams like the NEXT Collaboration.

Christopher Fowlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Planetary Magnetospheres
• Plasma Physics
• Ionospheric Dynamics
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Christopher Fowler is a Research Professor in the Department of Plasma & Space Physics at West Virginia University. His research focuses on planetary magnetospheres, plasma environments, and ionospheric dynamics of Mars and Venus. Fowler received his Ph.D. in 2016 from the University of Colorado, Boulder as part of the MAVEN mission team, and currently leads instrument calibration for the STATIC instrument on MAVEN. Education: Ph.D. in Planetary Science, University of Colorado Boulder (2016) Research Interests: Fowler studies ionospheric escape mechanisms, solar wind interactions, and plasma dynamics in unmagnetized planetary environments. His work emphasizes comparative planetology between Mars, Venus, and Earth. Key areas include: Magnetic topology effects on ionopause structure Collisional coupling in lower ionospheres Space weather impacts on atmospheric escape Magnetosonic wave dynamics in induced magnetospheres Recent Research Trends: His 2024-2025 publications emphasize degenerate magnetospheres, space weather effects on ion composition, and multi-spacecraft observations of plasma waves. Work with the ESCAPADE mission addresses low-cost instrumentation for planetary exploration. Awards & Grants: No awards explicitly listed. Active in NASA-funded missions including MAVEN and ESCAPADE. Advising & Missions: Principal investigator for instrument calibration on MAVEN's STATIC instrument. Collaborates on the ESCAPADE mission's ion mass spectrometer. Involved in WVU's RockSat-X educational rocket projects. Labs & Teams: Member of the MAVEN LPW and STATIC instrument teams. Participates in the Geospace Dynamics Constellation (GDC) mission's atmospheric research initiatives.

• Environmental Radioactivity
• Geoneutrino Physics
• Geophysics
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Virginia Strati is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Earth Sciences at the University of Ferrara, Italy. Her research focuses on environmental radioactivity, geoneutrino physics, and geophysical modeling. She holds a BSc (2010) and MSc (2012) in Geosciences from the University of Siena, and a PhD in Physics (2016) from the University of Ferrara. Key affiliations include collaborations with the Borexino and JUNO neutrino experiments, and contributions to airborne gamma-ray spectroscopy for environmental monitoring. Her work integrates nuclear physics, geology, and engineering to address topics like Earth's radiogenic heat, soil moisture dynamics, and public radiation exposure assessment. She has developed methodologies for uranium distribution mapping, radon monitoring in dwellings, and educational tools for teaching environmental radioactivity. Research highlights include predicting geoneutrino signals for the SNO+ and JUNO detectors, analyzing cosmic radiation effects on airborne surveys, and designing purification systems for liquid scintillator detectors. She has also pioneered interdisciplinary education programs combining gamma spectroscopy with computer science for K-12 students. Her projects often involve international collaborations with institutions like the Hellenic Centre of Marine Research and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Ongoing work focuses on refining crustal models for neutrino experiments and advancing precision agriculture through radiometric soil monitoring.

Mulugeta Weldezgina Asresمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
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Mulugeta Weldezgina Asres is a Researcher at the Department of Information and Communication Technology , University of Agder, Norway. His roles include developing large-scale anomaly detection systems for CERN detectors and advancing AI-driven industrial data analytics. He holds a Ph.D. in machine learning for non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM) and has prior academic experience at Mekelle University (Ethiopia) and Politecnico di Torino (Italy). Education: B.Sc. (Gold Medal) and M.Sc. (Gold Medal) in Computer Engineering from Mekelle University, followed by doctoral research at the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR), Norway. His research focuses on time-series analysis, anomaly detection, IoT, and Industry 4.0 applications. Key research areas include multivariate time-series modeling, deep learning for anomaly prediction in high-energy physics detectors, and AI-powered industrial monitoring. He has contributed to projects at CERN, Telecom Italia, and automotive manufacturing, emphasizing data-driven solutions. Awards include Gold-Medal Awards for academic excellence in both B.Sc. and M.Sc. His work bridges theoretical machine learning with practical applications in energy efficiency, telecommunications, and particle physics instrumentation. Publications span IEEE journals and conferences, focusing on anomaly detection frameworks, NILM algorithms, and predictive modeling for industrial systems. Collaborations include institutions like CERN, Politecnico di Torino, and Midori srl, an energy efficiency startup.

• Hadron Physics
• Heavy Ion Collisions
• Particle Physics
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Matthias Grosse Perdekamp is a Professor of Physics and Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering at the University of Illinois. He holds concurrent roles as a Professor at the European Union Center, Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies, and Center for Global Studies. His research focuses on high-energy nuclear physics, particularly in heavy ion collisions, particle spectroscopy, and detector design for experiments like PHENIX and COMPASS. He has contributed to studies of azimuthal anisotropy, quarkonium suppression, and transverse spin physics. His work includes leadership in the design of the Electron Ion Collider’s ECCE detector and collaborations on radiation-hard materials for LHC detectors. He was awarded the APS Fellow designation in 2015 for his contributions to nuclear physics. Research interests span Hadron Physics, Muon Physics, and Quantum Chromodynamics. Key contributions include studies on strange meson spectroscopy, direct photon production, and jet quenching in relativistic collisions. His recent articles highlight advancements in detector technology and precision measurements of spin-dependent effects in particle interactions.

Lisa Morrisonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Nuclear Physics
• Nuclear Structure
• Nuclear Astrophysics
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Lisa Morrison is a Lecturer at the University of Surrey , affiliated with the School of Mathematics and Physics and the Experimental Nuclear Physics group. Her academic roles include Physics Admissions Tutor and Senior Personal Tutor , with teaching responsibilities spanning Fundamentals of Physics, Oscillations & Waves, The Universe, Properties of Matter, Atoms & Quanta, and Solid State Physics. PhD in Nuclear Physics MPhys (Hons) in Physics Her research focuses on nuclear structure and nuclear astrophysics , utilizing Coulomb excitation to study nuclear shapes and deformations. Collaborative projects span Europe, the US, Canada, Australia, and South Africa, with recent work on C12+C12 fusion , 13Be structure , and shape coexistence in 94Zr . Key methodologies include GEANT4 simulations , Bayesian analysis , and Penning-trap mass measurements . Publications highlight advancements in nuclear deformation parameters , beta-decaying states , and experimental nuclear spectroscopy . Supervision includes MSc Medical Physics projects on PET scan technology and undergraduate research on outreach initiatives . Collaborative institutions include CERN , TRIUMF-ISAC , and INFN Legnaro .

Bill Ashmanskasمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Instrumentation and readout electronics
• FPGA-based digital electronics
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
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Bill Ashmanskas is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. His roles include teaching undergraduate physics courses and developing curriculum, alongside research in instrumentation, FPGA-based electronics, and medical imaging technologies. He is affiliated with both the Physics department’s HEP Instrumentation Group and the Radiology department’s Physics and Instrumentation Group. Education includes a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (1998) and an A.B. from Harvard University (1992). His research focuses on readout electronics for High Energy Physics and Positron Emission Tomography (PET), with notable contributions to waveform-sampling DAQ systems and ASIC testing for HL-LHC upgrades. Key research interests span instrumentation design, medical imaging innovations, and HEP detector technologies. Recent publications emphasize PET-DBT hybrid systems and radiation-tolerant electronics. Awards include the 2020 Provost’s Teaching Excellence Award and a 2005 PECASE for early-career scientific achievement. Grants/Advising: Active in CDF and ATLAS collaborations, with extensive contributions to Fermilab experiments and Penn’s HEP instrumentation projects. Labs/Teams: HEP Instrumentation Group (Physics), Radiology Physics Group (Penn Medicine).

William Campbellمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Resonator Physics
• Acoustic Wave Physics
• Dark Matter
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William Campbell is a Researcher at the School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing within The University of Western Australia . His work focuses on resonator physics , acoustic wave dynamics , dark matter detection , and gravitational wave physics , with a particular emphasis on cryogenic quantum systems and high-Q resonators. His research employs lithium niobate bulk acoustic wave resonators and microwave cavities to explore fundamental physics, including quantum gravity , axion dark matter , and high-frequency gravitational waves . Recent publications highlight advancements in phonon-microwave photon upconversion and multi-mode acoustic detector designs . The 15 most recent articles span disciplines in physics , quantum optics , astrophysics , and materials science . Key subfields include gravitational wave detection , dark matter interactions , resonator stability , and quantum transduction .

Talitha Bromwichمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biodiversity Conservation
• Sustainable Food Systems
• Environmental Science
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Talitha Bromwich is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Nature-positive Hub within the Sustainable Food Solutions team at the University of Oxford’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science. Her work focuses on data-driven methods to advance biodiversity conservation and sustainable food systems. She holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Oxford and an MSc in Global Biodiversity Conservation from the University of Sussex. Research interests include developing analytical tools for sustainable food systems, biodiversity footprinting methodologies, and nature recovery strategies. She collaborates with businesses to reduce environmental impacts and contributes to initiatives like the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery. Her articles span environmental science and physics, including advancements in beam stabilization for particle accelerators and biodiversity policy frameworks. Notable projects include the DEAP-3600 dark matter detector and feedback systems for linear colliders.

• Aerosol Physics
• Cloud Dynamics
• Atmospheric Science
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Dr. Maximilian Dollner is a researcher at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Physics, affiliated with the Department of Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics. His work focuses on airborne measurements of aerosol and cloud particles, aerosol-cloud interaction processes, microphysical and optical properties of aerosols and clouds, and the impact of air masses on cloud particle properties. He leads or contributes to major international projects such as SABRE (2022-2025), ACCLIP (2022), ACACIA (2019-2024), and FIREX-AQ (2019), collaborating with NASA and NOAA. His research integrates field experiments, in situ measurements, and advanced instrumentation to advance understanding of aerosol dynamics and climate interactions. Publications highlight contributions to aerosol type classification, biomass burning plume analysis, and stratospheric aerosol chemistry. Education: MSc and Dr. (PhD) in Physics, specialized in environmental and atmospheric sciences. Research interests emphasize global-scale aerosol processes, with a focus on mineral dust, pyrocumulonimbus impacts, and anthropogenic influences. Recent studies include the A-LIFE campaign's aerosol inlet analysis and pollution effects on Mediterranean dust properties. His work bridges observational data with climate modeling, addressing pressing questions in atmospheric science and environmental physics. Publications span aerosol optical properties, cloud-aerosol interactions, and instrument validation, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. Collaborations with global institutions and NASA missions underscore his role in advancing atmospheric research.

• New particle formation and growth
• Microphysical and chemical properties of atmospheric aerosol
• Airborne aerosol measurements
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Dr. Agnieszka Straus (Kupc) is a researcher at the University of Vienna , affiliated with the Faculty of Physics and Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics department. Her work focuses on New particle formation and growth , Microphysical and chemical properties of atmospheric aerosol , and Airborne aerosol measurements . Projects : FWF Erwin-Schrödinger-Fellowship (2016-2019), ATom (NASA), A-LIFE (University of Vienna), AEROMMA (NOAA) Expertise : New particle formation, aerosol optical properties, stratospheric aerosol dynamics Publications highlight her contributions to understanding global-scale aerosol processes, including stratospheric air intrusions, biomass burning impacts, and mineral dust's role in cloud formation. She frequently collaborates on studies involving aircraft-based in situ measurements. Awards : FWF Erwin-Schrödinger-Fellowship (2016-2019) Collaborations include work with NASA's Atmospheric Tomography Mission (ATom) and NOAA's AEROMMA project. Her research informs climate models and atmospheric chemistry assessments using field data and simulations.