Parton Distribution Functions Professors and Supervisors

Giulia Zanderighiمشاهده پروفایل

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Technical University of MunichGermany

Professor Giulia Zanderighi holds a Chair of Particle Physics at the Department of Physics, Technical University of Munich (TUM), within the TUM School of Natural Sciences. She serves as Director of the Max Planck Institute for Physics (MPP) and teaches advanced courses in collider physics, particle physics, and astrophysics for both winter and summer semesters. Education: Studied physics at the University of Milan Received doctorate from Università degli Studi in Pavia Professor Zanderighi is an internationally recognized expert in accelerator phenomenology, a theoretical discipline focused on elementary particles and their fundamental interactions. Her research emphasizes precise mathematical modeling and calculations in particle physics, which are critical for interpreting data from accelerator experiments. She specializes in high-precision calculations for collider physics, particularly in quantum chromodynamics (QCD) and electroweak theory, with applications to Large Hadron Collider (LHC) experiments. Her publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to precision calculations in high-energy physics, with a focus on developing advanced computational methods for particle production processes. Her work bridges theoretical developments with experimental applications, particularly in top-quark physics, Higgs boson production, and parton distribution functions. Scientific Awards: Liesel Beckmann Distinguished Professorship at TUM (2021) ERC Consolidator Grant (2013) Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award of the Humboldt Foundation (2012) Professor of Physics at University of Oxford (2010) STFC Advanced Fellowship (2007) Professor Zanderighi has secured significant research funding through competitive grants including an ERC Consolidator Grant and the Humboldt Foundation's Bessel Award. Her research group develops advanced computational methods for particle physics phenomenology, focusing on precision calculations essential for interpreting LHC data. She collaborates extensively with theoretical and experimental physicists across international institutions including CERN, Fermilab, and Oxford University. As Director of the Max Planck Institute for Physics, she leads research initiatives in theoretical particle physics and maintains strong connections with the experimental high-energy physics community. Her work is integral to advancing precision calculations that enable new discoveries in fundamental particle interactions.

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Henning Kirschenmannمشاهده پروفایل

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Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUTFinland

Henning Kirschenmann is a tenured Professor at LUT School of Engineering Sciences and an Academy Research Fellow at the Helsinki Institute of Physics . He specializes in jet-energy corrections , hadronic final states , and machine learning applications for particle physics data analysis. Education Dr. rer. nat. (Physics) from University of Hamburg (2011–2014) Dipl. Phys. (Physics) from University of Hamburg (2010–2014) Research Interests His research focuses on particle physics with emphasis on CMS experiment data analysis. Key areas include jet energy corrections , top quark properties , Higgs boson decays , and quantum entanglement studies. He develops machine learning techniques for detector optimization and trigger systems , while investigating new physics through dark matter signatures and long-lived particles . Scientific Contributions Kirschenmann has contributed to 15+ CMS experiment publications since 2024, covering: Higgs boson and Z boson rare decay analyses Top quark polarization and spin correlations Jet substructure studies in proton-proton and heavy-ion collisions Detector performance evaluations for muon reconstruction and electromagnetic calorimetry Statistical analysis of multijet events and WW production Awards & Grants Research Council of Finland Starting Grant (1.1 million EUR) Academy Research Fellow (2024–present) Leadership Roles He has led multiple CMS subgroups including: Group leader for top quark mass (2022–2023) Group leader for jets and MET (2020–2022) Group leader for jet energy corrections (2016–2018)

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Dinko Ferenčekمشاهده پروفایل

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Ruđer Bošković InstituteCroatia

Dinko Ferenček is a Senior Research Associate at the Laboratory for particle physics , Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia. His research focuses on high-energy particle physics, quantum chromodynamics (QCD), and searches for physics beyond the Standard Model using the CMS detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Key research areas include: Jet production dynamics and strong coupling constant measurements Extended Higgs sector and dark matter signatures Top quark physics and CP violation Heavy ion collision studies Detector performance and data analysis techniques His recent publications (2024-2025) analyze phenomena across proton-proton and lead-lead collisions, emphasizing precision measurements and anomaly searches. Notable work includes Higgs boson production mechanisms, dark matter associations, and QCD studies in high-multiplicity environments.

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Huey-Wen Linمشاهده پروفایل

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Michigan State UniversityUnited States

Huey-Wen Lin is an Associate Professor at Michigan State University with joint appointments in the Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering and the Department of Physics & Astronomy. She joined MSU in 2016 as a high-energy particle theorist specializing in lattice Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD). Her research utilizes high-performance computing to study proton/neutron structure and fundamental particle interactions. Education She earned her Ph.D. in Physics from Columbia University in 2006. Research Focus Her work bridges theoretical particle physics and computational mathematics, with emphasis on: Lattice QCD simulations of hadronic structure Parton distribution functions and gluon dynamics Machine learning applications in particle physics Quantum computing algorithms for QCD Precision studies of nucleon properties Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on gluon distributions in hadrons, lattice-informed machine learning frameworks, and theoretical tools for neutrino scattering experiments. Her work consistently integrates high-performance computing with fundamental physics. Awards and Leadership NSF CAREER Award (2017) for research on "Constraining Parton Distribution Functions for New-Physics Searches" Organizing Chair of the 36th International Symposium on Lattice Field Theory Contributions She has co-edited foundational texts ( Lattice QCD for Nuclear Physics ) and develops computational methodologies advancing precision in hadronic physics. Her leadership in large-scale collaborations (e.g., CTEQ-TEA) strengthens synergy between lattice calculations and experimental particle physics.

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Krishna Adhikariمشاهده پروفایل

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Hampton UniversityUnited States

Dr. Krishna Adhikari is a visiting faculty member in the Department of Physics at Hampton University's School of Science. His research focuses on experimental nuclear physics at Jefferson Lab (JLab), specifically investigating the fundamental structure of nucleons and nuclear matter within the Standard Model framework through precision measurements and new physics exploration. Educational Background: M.Sc. in Physics from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA His work involves international collaborations like the CLAS experiment, contributing to studies on spin structure functions, Bjorken sum rule validation, and nucleon resonance dynamics using polarized electron scattering techniques. Current research emphasizes low-Q2 regimes to probe long-distance nucleon properties and test quantum chromodynamics predictions.

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David G Cussansمشاهده پروفایل

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University of BristolUnited Kingdom

Dr. David G Cussans is a Research Fellow at the School of Physics, University of Bristol. He specializes in High Energy Physics and contributes to the High Energy Physics research group by designing, constructing, and installing electronics for detector trigger and data read-out systems. Research Interests: His work focuses on Particle detector electronics Quark-Gluon plasma studies Standard Model validation Hadronization processes Nuclear modification factors Jet cross-section analysis Research Output Trends: Recent publications highlight his contributions to analyzing heavy-ion collisions, Higgs boson interactions, and top quark production mechanisms using data from the CMS experiment at CERN. Projects: He served as Principal Investigator for the AWE mini PIPSS II project (2009-2010).

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Anna Kuleszaمشاهده پروفایل

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University of MünsterGermany

Anna Kulesza is a Professor in Theoretical Particle Physics at the University of Münster since 2018. She previously held a Junior Professor position at the same university (2012-2018) and held research fellowships at Helmholtz Alliance, DESY, and Brookhaven National Laboratory. She earned her PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics from the University of Durham (UK) in 2000 and an MSc in Theoretical Physics from the University of Warsaw (Poland) in 1997. Current: Professor, University of Münster 2012-2018: Junior Professor, University of Münster 2008-2012: Helmholtz Alliance Fellow, RWTH Aachen 2006-2008: DESY Theory Fellow 2003-2006: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Karlsruhe 2000-2003: Research Associate, Brookhaven National Laboratory Her research focuses on theoretical particle physics , particularly supersymmetry, soft gluon resummation techniques, double parton scattering phenomena, and precision calculations for LHC processes. She has contributed to understanding top quark production mechanisms, electroweak corrections, and dark matter production thresholds. Recent publications highlight her expertise in supersymmetric particle production , Higgs boson associated production , and precision QCD calculations . Her work frequently involves developing advanced resummation methods (NNLL accuracy) for collider physics predictions and analyzing non-perturbative QCD effects. She collaborates with international institutions including CERN, RWTH Aachen, and DESY. Helmholtz Alliance Fellow DESY Theory Fellow Kulesza's research group contributes to improving theoretical predictions for LHC processes involving supersymmetric particles, top quarks, and electroweak bosons. She participates in workshops like "Event Generators and Resummation" and serves on analysis boards for major physics collaborations.

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Gábor Veresمشاهده پروفایل

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Eötvös Loránd UniversityHungary

Gábor Veres is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Ethnography and Folklore , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts at Eötvös Loránd University. His research spans high-energy physics, focusing on particle interactions at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and the CMS experiment. His work includes probing quantum chromodynamics (QCD) through jet production, investigating Higgs boson properties , and exploring exotic phenomena such as long-lived particles, leptoquarks, and dark matter candidates. The 15 most recent publications highlight his contributions to nuclear modification effects , detector simulations , and beyond-Standard Model searches in proton-proton and heavy-ion collisions, with particular emphasis on machine learning techniques for event reweighting and precision measurements like the W boson mass.

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