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Faiçal Azaiezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Experimental Nuclear Physics
• Nuclear Astrophysics
• Microelectronics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Faiçal Azaiez is a leading figure in experimental nuclear physics, currently serving as Director of Laboratori Nazionale di Legnaro (INFN) in Italy. He previously held directorships at iThemba LABS (South Africa) and Institut de Physique Nucléaire d'Orsay (France). He holds academic appointments as Extraordinary Professor at Stellenbosch University and Honorary Professorships at the University of Cape Town and University of the Witwatersrand. Education: Baccalauréat C (Tunisia, 1976) Licence de Physique (Paris, 1980) Doctorat de 3ème cycle (IPN Orsay, 1984) Habilitation (IPN Orsay, 1999) Research Interests: Nuclear structure and astrophysics Detector technology (Ge arrays, LaBr3 gamma detectors) Applications in proton/hadron therapy and nuclear safety Front-end micro-electronics and data acquisition systems Scientific Impact: With over 280 publications, 3348 citations, and an h-index of 29, Azaiez has shaped modern nuclear physics through projects like AGATA, RISING, and SPIRAL2. His work bridges fundamental research with applications in medicine and cultural heritage, co-authoring reports on nuclear physics in medicine and cultural heritage. Awards: Fellow of the American Physical Society Leadership Roles: Chairman of Nuclear Physics Board of the European Physical Society (2012–2017) Coordinator of ECOS Network Activity (2010–2016) Member of IUPAP Working Group 9 (2016–2023)

• Experimental Nuclear Physics
• Nuclear Structure
• Gamma-ray Spectroscopy
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Marco Siciliano is an Assistant Physicist in the Physics Division at Argonne National Laboratory, USA, where he conducts cutting-edge research in experimental nuclear structure physics. He has held postdoctoral positions at CEA Paris-Saclay, France, and INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro, Italy, and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Padova, Italy, in collaboration with INFN. Education: Ph.D. in Experimental Nuclear Physics (Doctor Europaeus), 2014–2018, Università degli Studi di Padova & INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro, Italy Master’s degree in Physics, 2011–2013, Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy & University of Jyväskylä, Finland Bachelor’s degree in Physics, 2008–2011, Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy His research centers on nuclear structure , particularly using gamma-ray spectroscopy with advanced arrays like AGATA , GRETINA , and Gammasphere . He investigates lifetime measurements , shape coexistence , and pairing-quadrupole interplay in neutron-deficient and semi-magic nuclei. His recent work integrates machine learning and modern data analytics to enhance data processing from large gamma-ray spectrometers. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in precision spectroscopy of exotic nuclei near shell closures, with emphasis on lifetime measurements and instrumentation development. His work bridges experimental techniques with theoretical interpretations in nuclear structure physics. Scientific Awards: ANL-PSE Early Investigator Named Award (2022) – Development of MOSAIC for reaction studies at Argonne DOE-NP Data Analysis FOA (2021) – Machine learning for GRETINA/GRETA and Gammasphere GANIL Thesis Award – For Ph.D. work on tin isotopes near 100Sn Marco leads and contributes to significant research grants focused on next-generation nuclear instrumentation and data science. He collaborates internationally within major collaborations such as AGATA and OASIS. While no advisees are listed, his role involves mentoring through collaborative research. He is involved in the development of the MOSAIC project at Argonne, aimed at reaction studies, and continues to optimize data production in gamma-ray spectroscopy. He is actively engaged in experimental teams utilizing national user facilities including Argonne Leadership Computing Facility and advanced detector systems. His work is central to the Physics Division’s mission in discovery science and nuclear structure research.

Eda Sahinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nuclear Physics
• Nuclear Spectroscopy
• Neutron-Rich Isotopes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eda Sahin is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Oslo, specializing in Nuclear and Energy Physics. She has made significant contributions to nuclear spectroscopy, neutron-rich isotopes, and gamma decay studies. Current affiliation: Department of Physics, University of Oslo Research focus: Nuclear structure, shell closures, and triaxiality in neutron-rich nuclei Her research explores nuclear structure evolution in exotic isotopes, particularly through gamma-ray spectroscopy and proton inelastic scattering experiments. She investigates phenomena like the N=32 shell closure , Hoyle state decay , and shape coexistence in heavy nuclei. Recent work trends highlight collaborations on AGATA spectrometer projects and the Oslo method for nuclear level density analysis. Her studies span 52 Ca, 78 Cu, and 166 Ho, among others. She actively participates in research groups like Nuclear and Energy Physics and projects including EVOLUTION (Nuclear shell evolution) and SNAPS (Astrophysical nuclear properties).

Bradley M Sherrillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nuclear Physics
• Rare Isotope Production
• Nuclear Structure
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bradley M Sherrill is a University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University , specializing in Nuclear Physics and Rare Isotope Production . His research focuses on creating and studying exotic neutron-rich isotopes using in-flight separation techniques at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) . Key Research Areas: Nuclear structure, fragmentation reactions, fundamental symmetries, neutron stars, and astrophysical modeling. Technological Contributions: Development of fragment separators, LISE++ simulation software, and high-rigidity spectrometers. Scientific Awards Tom W. Bonner Prize in Nuclear Physics (2018) Applications: Rare isotopes serve as probes for biological/physical processes, support supernova modeling, and enable tests of fundamental symmetry laws. His work bridges nuclear physics with astrophysics and national security.

Farheen Naqviمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nuclear Physics
• Nuclear Astrophysics
• Spectroscopy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Farheen Naqvi is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University and a Faculty Fellow at the Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives. Her research focuses on nuclear physics, spectroscopy, and nuclear astrophysics, particularly in neutron-rich nuclei and decay dynamics. Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics from the University of Cologne (2011) M.S. in Nuclear Physics from Delhi University (2007) B.S. in Physics from Delhi University (2005) Her work explores gamma-ray strength functions, beta decay, neutron capture rates, and shell evolution in exotic nuclei, often utilizing advanced detector systems like the High Efficiency Total Absorption Spectrometer (HECTOR). Key applications include astrophysical nucleosynthesis and nuclear fuel characterization. The 15 most recent publications highlight experimental studies on high-spin isomers, neutron-rich copper isotopes, and decay feeding intensities, with methodological innovations in portable neutron generator-based resonance transmission analysis and gamma-ray spectroscopy. These works bridge fundamental nuclear structure research and practical nuclear engineering applications. Dr. Naqvi’s contributions span nuclear level density measurements, Gamow-Teller transition analysis, and benchmarking indirect methods to constrain neutron capture cross-sections for astrophysical i-process and r-process modeling. She employs techniques like fast-timing lifetime measurements and Geant4 simulations for detector efficiency optimization.

Lew Rileyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nuclear Physics
• Experimental Nuclear Structure
• Detector Simulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lew Riley is a Professor of Physics and Pre-engineering Program Coordinator at Ursinus College. He joined the faculty in 2002 and holds a B.S. from Guilford College and M.S./Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics from Florida State University. His research integrates experimental nuclear structure studies with detector simulations, focusing on neutron transfer reactions, gamma-ray spectroscopy, and collective nuclear behavior. Riley leads the Ursinus College Nuclear Structure Group, collaborating with national laboratories like FRIB (Facility for Rare Isotope Beams) and FSU. Key projects include developing the UCGretina simulation for gamma-ray tracking and investigating neutron shell structures. His work consistently receives NSF grant support (since 2000), enabling undergraduate research participation in accelerator experiments. His publications emphasize nuclear spectroscopy, detector technology, and exotic nuclei, reflecting trends in experimental validation of nuclear models and computational simulations. Recent articles explore neutron transfer dynamics, octupole states, and inverse-kinematics proton scattering. Riley mentors undergraduate researchers in projects ranging from detector simulations (GEANT4) to experiments at FSU and MSU. His NSF grants include a Major Research Instrumentation award for nuclear research infrastructure. He also coordinates Ursinus' pre-engineering program and teaches advanced courses like Quantum Mechanics and Modern Physics.

• Nuclear Physics
• Fission Studies
• Neutron-Rich Nuclei
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Francesc Yassid Ayyad Limonge is a Ramón y Cajal researcher at the Galician Institute of High Energy Physics (IGFAE), University of Santiago de Compostela. His research focuses on nuclear fission dynamics, symmetry energy studies, and exotic neutron-rich nuclei. He has conducted experiments at GSI using the Fragment Separator (FRS) to investigate fission cross-sections, transient effects, and nuclear structure properties. Key research areas include proton-induced fission at relativistic energies, neutron skin thickness in light nuclei, and r-process precursor nuclei via radioactive ion beams (RIBs). His work often involves collaborations with institutions like GSI and employs advanced techniques like inverse kinematics and magnetic separation of fission fragments. Notable contributions include the first proton radius measurements in boron isotopes and studies of symmetry energy using elliptic flow ratios in Au+Au collisions. His experimental setups aim to resolve discrepancies in fission models and provide data for nuclear astrophysical simulations.

Jolie A. Cizewskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nuclear Physics
• Astrophysics
• Neutron-rich nuclei
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jolie A. Cizewski is a Distinguished Professor and Undergraduate Program Director in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rutgers University. She holds a B.A. in Physics from the University of Pennsylvania (1973), M.A. and Ph.D. from SUNY Stony Brook (1975, 1978), with postdoctoral work at Los Alamos National Laboratory (1978-80). Her career includes roles as Assistant/Associate Professor at Yale (1980-86), Associate/Full Professor at Rutgers (1986-2002), and Distinguished Professor since 2002. She served as Vice Dean and Acting Dean of the Graduate School-New Brunswick (2002-2008). Her research focuses on the structure of neutron-rich heavy nuclei, probing shell evolution far from stability and their role in r-process nucleosynthesis. Key areas include: neutron single-particle excitations in N=50/82 nuclei, superdeformed states, and reaction mechanisms for astrophysical studies. She has pioneered work with radioactive beams and advanced detector systems like GODDESS. Notable awards: APS Outstanding Referee, Daniel Gorenstein Memorial Award (2016), AAAS Fellow Leadership roles: AAAS Member-at-Large, Rutgers-wide Academic Planning Committee Her research group collaborates internationally on projects at facilities like the Holifield Radioactive Ion Beam Facility and National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory. She has supervised numerous graduate students and postdocs, contributing to over 50 peer-reviewed publications since 2005.

Baishan Huمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ab Initio Nuclear Theory
• Weakly Bound Nuclei
• Nuclear Reactions
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Baishan Hu is a Research Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University's Cyclotron Institute, specializing in ab initio nuclear theory. His research develops computational methods to study nuclear structure and reactions, focusing on weakly bound systems, nuclear astrophysics, and connections to dark matter detection. His work employs in-medium similarity renormalization group (IMSRG), coupled cluster methods, and many-body perturbation theory to predict properties of exotic nuclei. Recent publications in Physical Review Letters and Nature Physics address nuclear skins, deformation effects, and Gamow shell models. Dr. Hu leads projects on ab initio calculations for neutrino-nucleus scattering and dark matter detection. He mentors graduate students in nuclear theory and teaches specialized topics in computational nuclear physics.

Calum Eoin Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Nuclear Physics
• Experimental Nuclear Physics
• Short Nuclear Lifetimes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Calum Eoin Jones is a Research Fellow in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Surrey, where he conducts experimental research in nuclear physics, focusing on very short nuclear lifetimes in the nano- and pico-second range. He works with the FATIMA array, a high-precision gamma-ray detector system composed of 36 LaBr3 scintillators, designed for fast timing measurements in nuclear structure studies. Research Interests: His work centers on advanced techniques for measuring short-lived nuclear states, particularly through fast-timing gamma-ray spectroscopy. This includes the development and application of high-resolution timing detectors and data analysis methods to probe nuclear structure near shell closures and in exotic nuclei. His research contributes to understanding nuclear dynamics and the properties of excited nuclear states. Education: Masters in Physics with Astronomy, University of Surrey PhD in Nuclear Physics, University of Brighton (awarded 30 September 2022) Professional Experience: Postdoctoral Researcher at GSI, Darmstadt, Germany Current Research Fellow at the University of Surrey Dr Jones is actively involved in experimental nuclear physics research and collaborates with international facilities. He has no listed scientific awards or publications in the provided text, and there is no mention of students he may be supervising. His work is primarily technical and experimental, involving detector systems and nuclear data acquisition.

Elena Litvinovaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nuclear Physics
• Quantum Field Theory
• Nuclear Astrophysics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Elena Litvinova is a Professor of Theoretical Nuclear Physics at Western Michigan University (WMU) and an adjunct faculty member at Michigan State University (MSU). Her research focuses on relativistic nuclear many-body theory, quantum field theory, and nuclear astrophysics. She holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear and Particle Physics from the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (Dubna, Russia). Her teaching interests include nuclear physics and quantum mechanics. Education: Ph.D., Nuclear and Particle Physics, Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia (2003) Professional Roles: WMU Nuclear Theory Group leader, former research associate at GSI Helmholtzzentrum (Germany), and Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at TU Munich (2005–2007). Research Interests: Relativistic nuclear many-body problem, electromagnetic response of nuclei (e.g., giant resonances), beta-decay studies, superfluid nuclear systems, and applications to astrophysical scenarios like neutron star mergers and supernovae. Her work emphasizes computational methods like relativistic quasiparticle random phase approximation (RQRPA) and quantum computing for nuclear structure problems. Key Projects: PANDORA project (studying photo-nuclear reactions in light nuclei) and contributions to understanding nuclear response at finite temperatures. Recent studies include low-lying electric dipole strength distributions in Sn isotopes and quantum algorithms for many-body systems. Labs/Teams: Leads the WMU Nuclear Theory Group, collaborates with international teams including NSCL (National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory) and iThemba LABS (South Africa).

Tan Ahnمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nuclear Structure
• Cluster Structure of Nuclei
• Ab-Initio Nuclear Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tan Ahn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on experimental nuclear physics, particularly cluster structure in nuclei, testing ab-initio theories, and developing active-target techniques using radioactive ion beams. He leads experiments at facilities like the Institute for Structure and Nuclear Astrophysics (ISNA) at Notre Dame, ATLAS at Argonne, and NSCL at Michigan State University. His work addresses astrophysical phenomena such as X-ray bursts and nucleosynthesis processes. Education: B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Physics from Stony Brook University (2002–2008). Postdoctoral and research roles included Yale University (2008–2011), Michigan State University (2011–2014), and institutions in Germany (2006–2008). Teaching includes adjunct roles at the University of New Haven and teaching assistantships at Stony Brook. Research interests include fusion reactions with halo nuclei, gamma-ray spectroscopy, and detector development. His lab develops active-target time-projection chambers (AT-TPC) to study unstable nuclei. Collaborations involve international teams and cutting-edge facilities. Current projects explore cluster structures in light nuclei, alpha-induced reactions for astrophysics, and fusion studies with radioactive beams. Students and postdocs in his group work on detector design, data analysis, and experimental techniques.

• Nuclear Physics
• Experimental Nuclear Physics
• Gamma-ray Spectroscopy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claus Mueller Gatermann is a researcher at Argonne National Laboratory within the Physical Sciences and Engineering division's Physics department, specializing in low-energy nuclear physics. He joined Argonne in 2020 after leading the FN tandem accelerator complex at the University of Cologne. His educational background includes: Diploma in Physics, University of Cologne, Germany (2015) Doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) in Experimental Physics, University of Cologne, Germany (2019) Dr. Gatermann's research centers on nuclear structure physics, particularly the evolution of collectivity in nuclei far from beta stability. His expertise encompasses gamma-ray spectroscopy, Doppler-shift lifetime measurements, and innovative plunger device design (e.g., iCAPS). He actively fabricates specialized targets—including Actinide targets at the Center for Accelerator Target Science (CATS)—for experiments investigating shape coexistence and single-particle/collective excitation dynamics near Lead/Tin shell closures and the N=Z line. He conducts experiments using integrated detector systems like Gammasphere/GRETINA coupled with Microball, Neutron Shell, and recoil separators (FMA/AGFA). His Lab Directed Research and Development (LDRD) project developed the compact iCAPS plunger setup for high-efficiency measurements. Affiliated with the Low Energy Physics group, he utilizes Argonne's Radioactive Material Handling Laboratory and Target Fabrication Facility while maintaining collaboration with the University of Cologne.

Catherine Rigolletمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Physics
• Nuclear Physics
• Applied Physics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Catherine Rigollet is an Assistant Professor/Lecturer at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering. She specializes in experimental nuclear physics, focusing on topics such as nuclear reactions, storage ring techniques, and neutron capture studies. Her work often involves collaborations with international teams like the R3B Collaboration at FAIR and EXL Collaboration. Research interests include nuclear structure, isotopic cross-section analysis, and applications to astrophysical processes. She contributes to the design and optimization of advanced detectors, such as the NeuLAND neutron spectrometer. Her publications span experimental methodologies, precision measurements in nuclear systems, and theoretical interpretations of nuclear phenomena. Teaching responsibilities include courses on nuclear energy, plasma physics, and nuclear astrophysics. She is part of the X-Lab and PAM — Lectures Team 1 within the Faculty, emphasizing hands-on research and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Alfredo Estrade Vazمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nuclear Physics
• Experimental Physics
• Exotic Isotopes
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alfredo Estrade Vaz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Central Michigan University (CMU), where he leads the Estrade Research Group. His work focuses on experimental nuclear physics with exotic isotopes, particularly those relevant to neutron star crusts and the r-process of nucleosynthesis. He conducts experiments at major facilities such as the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL), now transitioning to FRIB, and the Radioactive Ion Beam Factory (RIBF) at RIKEN, Japan. His research interests include: Experimental studies of exotic isotopes with neutron-proton imbalance Time-of-flight mass measurements and beta-decay spectroscopy Nuclear structure phenomena like halo nuclei and isomers Nuclear astrophysics applications in supernovae and neutron star mergers Development of radiation detectors and data acquisition systems The recent publications reflect a strong focus on mass measurements, isomer discoveries, and r-process nucleosynthesis, often in collaboration with international teams. His work increasingly integrates computational modeling through tools like Webnucleo and NucNet, as seen in hackathons and workshops. The trend shows a deepening synergy between experimental data and astrophysical modeling. Scientific awards and recognitions include involvement in the IReNA network funded by NSF and mentoring students who have received awards such as the APS Distinguished Student Program travel prize. He advises multiple students at various levels, including Master’s and PhD candidates, and has secured external funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. His group actively participates in detector development, particularly for FRIB, and collaborates internationally with institutions in Japan and Europe. The group also organizes educational events such as workshops and hackathons to train the next generation of nuclear astrophysicists.