Andreas Jung is an Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University, affiliated with the CMS experiment at CERN. His research focuses on understanding the electroweak scale stabilization via precision measurements of top quark interactions, Higgs boson studies, and detector R&D. He also explores quantum algorithms for high-energy physics and supply chain optimization. Jung earned his Ph.D. from the University of Heidelberg (2009) and a diploma from the University of Dortmund (2004). Education: Ph.D. in Physics, University of Heidelberg, 2009 (Dissertation: D* Meson Cross Section Measurement) Diploma in Physics, University of Dortmund, 2004 (Commissioning of H1 Fast Track Trigger) Research Interests: High Energy Physics, Particle Physics, Detector Development, Quantum Computing Applications, Material Science for Detectors, and Collider Experiments. His work includes analyzing top quark spin correlations, quantum annealing for vertex reconstruction, and carbon fiber composites for CMS upgrades. Awards: Senior Distinguished Researcher fellowship at Fermilab LHC Physics Center (2019) 3-year PhD scholarship from German Research Society (2004–2007) Teaching & Leadership: Teaches courses on particle physics and data science. Serves as Convener of CMS TOP Physics Analysis Group and leads detector mechanics R&D. Engages in quantum computing collaborations with DoD and industry partners. Labs/Teams: Jung Research Group at Purdue, CMS Collaboration, and Purdue Quantum Science & Engineering Institute (PQSEI). Active in detector development for the High-Luminosity LHC upgrade, including carbon fiber support structures and silicon pixel detectors.
Matt LeBlanc is an Assistant Professor of Physics (Research) at Brown University, affiliated with the CMS Collaboration since 2024 and previously a core member of the ATLAS Collaboration from 2010–2023. His research focuses on experimental particle physics, particularly the analysis of hadronic objects and final states at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). He employs advanced data science techniques, including machine learning and optimal transport algorithms, to study jet physics and search for new particles beyond the Standard Model. LeBlanc has contributed to jet reconstruction, calibration, and novel analysis methods in LHC data. Education: Ph.D. in experimental particle physics from the University of Victoria (Canada). Postdoctoral appointments at the University of Arizona, CERN, and the University of Manchester (UK). Research Interests: Jet substructure, hadronic object reconstruction, dark matter searches, QCD studies, radiation-hard detector development (e.g., MALTA sensors), and applications of AI/ML in physics. His work bridges experimental particle physics with computational science, addressing challenges in data processing for the High-Luminosity LHC era. Key Contributions: Leader of physics analyses in the ATLAS Collaboration, coordinator for hadronic object reconstruction/calibration, developer of jet energy scale algorithms, and pioneer in applying optimal transport and topic modeling to particle physics data. His recent work emphasizes efficient data pipelines and simulations for future collider experiments.
Salvatore Rappoccio is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University at Buffalo, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on high-energy particle physics experiments, particularly within the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) collaboration at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). He explores solutions to the hierarchy problem, investigates boosted jets and top quark physics, and examines quantum chromodynamics (QCD) through jet substructure analysis. Education: BS in Physics, Boston University (2000) PhD in Physics, Harvard University (2005) Postdoctoral Research at Johns Hopkins University (2007–2012) Research Interests: Dr. Rappoccio’s work addresses the mass discrepancy between the Higgs boson and Planck scale, leveraging LHC collisions (up to 13 TeV) to study particles like the Higgs, top quark, and W/Z bosons. He specializes in boosted hadronic particles, jet substructure, and QCD dynamics within collider environments, particularly focusing on novel physics beyond the Standard Model. Awards: CMS LHC Physics Center Distinguished Researcher Award (2015) European Physical Society High Energy and Particle Physics Prize (2013) – Recognizing the Higgs boson discovery Research & Grants: His work involves analyzing proton-proton collision data to search for new physics phenomena, including heavy resonances, vector-like quarks, and top quark partners. He contributes to CMS detector development, particularly silicon pixel tracking systems. Labs/Teams: Active in the CMS Collaboration, focusing on jet physics and LHC-based experiments.
Eric R. Fossum is the John H. Krehbiel Sr. Professor for Emerging Technologies at the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College. He serves as Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer and Director of Dartmouth's PhD Innovation Program. As one of the world's leading experts in solid-state image sensors, he invented the CMOS active pixel sensor technology that revolutionized digital imaging in smartphones, medical devices, and automotive systems. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including the National Medal of Technology and Innovation (2025) and the Queen Elizabeth Prize (2017). His research interests focus on: Solid-state image sensors (CCDs, CMOS active pixel sensors, Quanta Image Sensors) Advanced imaging systems and on-chip processing New applications for image sensors in medicine, security, and space Dr. Fossum's recent publications demonstrate significant advancements in: Photon-counting sensors for low-light applications High-speed imaging for microscopy and radiography Backside-illuminated and sub-diffraction-limit pixel designs Quantum random number generation using sensor technology Infrared spectral extension of CMOS sensors His scientific awards include: National Medal of Technology and Innovation (2025) Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (2017) IEEE Andrew S. Grove Award (2009) Induction into National Inventors Hall of Fame (2011) Emmy Award for Technology & Engineering (2021) Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa from Trinity College (2014) As an entrepreneurial leader, Dr. Fossum has: Co-founded Gigajot Technology with former PhD students Previously led Photobit and Siimpel Corporations Active participant in technology transfer initiatives at Dartmouth Founder and Past President of the International Image Sensor Society
Dr. Klaas Padeken is affiliated with the Helmholtz Institute for Radiation and Nuclear Physics and the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Bonn. His research focuses on detector technology advancements for high-energy physics experiments, particularly in particle physics. He has coordinated major projects including the LHCb Upgrade II and contributed to the CMS Phase-1 Pixel Detector. His expertise spans radiation-hard pixel detectors, HV-CMOS sensors, and experimental data acquisition systems. Research Interests include Particle Physics , Detector Technology , and LHC Experiments . He has contributed to key experiments at CERN, advancing tracking detector capabilities for flavor physics and heavy particle searches. Publications highlight contributions to LHCb and CMS collaborations, emphasizing detector upgrades and searches for new physics phenomena. His work supports advancements in high-energy physics instrumentation and data analysis methodologies.
Dominique Ginhac is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Laboratory of Electronics, Informatics and Image (Le2i UMR 6306) at the University of Burgundy in Dijon, France. He joined Le2i as an assistant professor in 2000 and was promoted to professor in 2009, also becoming head of the Sensors & Hardware Architectures team. In 2010, he became head of the Electronic department of Le2i, and in 2011, he was appointed Deputy Director of Le2i, overseeing approximately 200 people across three scientific departments: Computer Sciences, Vision, and Electronic. Ginhac holds a Master's Degree in Engineering from Polytech Clermont-Fd (1995) and a PhD in Computer Vision from Blaise Pascal University (1999). In 2008, he received his Habilitation qualification (Accreditation to supervise research) from the University of Burgundy. From 2007 to 2009, he was a visiting professor at Université Libre de Bruxelles in the Consciousness, Cognition & Computation lab, expanding his expertise into cognitive science applications for imaging systems. His research focuses on the development of smart imaging technology where sensing and processing are integrated as closely as possible to achieve low cost, low power, and high processing capabilities. His work spans hardware design of smart vision systems, implementation of real-time image processing applications, VLSI CMOS imaging technology, and embedded image processing on DSP/FPGA platforms. His research activities represent the crossroads between algorithmic and hardware solutions dedicated to real-time embedded image processing applications. An analysis of Ginhac's recent publications reveals a strong focus on smart camera and sensor development, particularly in high dynamic range imaging, single-photon detection, and configurable hardware accelerators. His work shows a clear trajectory from fundamental VLSI image sensor design toward increasingly sophisticated integrated systems combining sensing, processing, and specialized applications in medical imaging and real-time vision. His interdisciplinary approach bridges electronics, computer vision, and application-specific system design. Throughout his career, Ginhac has supervised 8 PhD students and published 20 papers in international peer-reviewed journals, 3 book chapters, and more than 50 conference papers. His research has resulted in several significant projects including VerIDIS (Vertically Integrated Digital Image Sensor), CAPTIvA (Asynchronous Photon-counTing Image sensor Architecture), HDR-ARtiSt (High Dynamic Range Adaptive Real-time Smart camera), and ASTICO (Assistance Textile Cognitive). Ginhac leads the Electronic department at Le2i, which is part of a research laboratory under the supervision of the University of Burgundy and the CNRS. His work involves close collaboration with industry partners and has resulted in practical implementations of smart imaging systems for applications ranging from medical monitoring to automotive vision systems. His current research continues to push the boundaries of integrated vision systems, with particular emphasis on 3D-stacked image sensors and photon-counting technologies.
Ingrid-Maria Gregor serves as Lead Scientist at DESY with a joint professorship in detector physics at Universität Bonn. She leads the DESY ATLAS Group, one of the largest contributors to the international ATLAS collaboration at CERN's LHC, and chairs DESY's Scientific Committee advising on strategic research directions. Her research centers on particle physics detector development, specializing in silicon tracking systems for high-energy experiments. She has driven critical upgrades for the ATLAS experiment including the High-Luminosity LHC endcap tracker, pioneered high-resolution pixel beam telescopes used globally at DESY/CERN/SLAC test facilities, and advances R&D for next-generation thinner/faster pixel detectors with superior spatial resolution. Particle Physics Detector Development Silicon Tracking Systems Test Beam Instrumentation Event Reconstruction Algorithms High-Energy Physics Instrumentation Scientific Recognition: Award for best PhD thesis (2001) from Bergische University Wuppertal Society of Friends Gregor holds leadership roles including DESY Scientific Committee Chair (2020-present) and ATLAS Group Leader (2015-present), with prior responsibilities as ATLAS strip detector upgrade project leader (2013-2017) and coordinator for ZEUS calorimeter/HERMES Recoil Detector systems. Her career spans major collaborations at CERN (DELPHI, ATLAS) and DESY (HERMES, ZEUS, HERA). She directs DESY's test beam program and EU-funded detector R&D initiatives while overseeing the production of silicon tracking components for LHC upgrades. Her laboratory work focuses on advancing pixel detector technology for future colliders through precision instrumentation and radiation-hard sensor development.
Gian Franco Dalla Betta is a Full Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, and Deputy Coordinator of the Doctoral Programme in Materials, Mechatronics and Systems Engineering. His work focuses on silicon radiation detectors, CMOS image sensors, and microelectronics for high-energy physics and medical imaging applications. Secondary School Degree, Pio X Institute, Treviso (1985) M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering, University of Bologna (1992) Ph.D. in Materials, Technologies and Electronic Devices, University of Trento (1997) His research spans: Radiation detector design (PIN diodes, strip/pixel detectors, 3D sensors, LGADs) CMOS photodetectors (SPADs, SiPMs, CAPD) Radiation damage modeling and mitigation Hybrid neutron detectors and active-edge terminations Recent publications highlight advancements in 3D sensor design for timing applications, LGADs for particle tracking, and CMOS SPAD arrays. Key subfields include radiation hardness, charge multiplication, and TCAD-aided process optimization. Scientific recognition includes the IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science 2025 Best Paper Award . His work has been instrumental in detector production for CERN experiments like ATLAS and ALICE. At ITC-IRST (now FBK), he pioneered silicon fabrication processes for radiation detectors and contributed to international collaborations such as INFN and CMS upgrades.
Lucio Pancheri is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering , University of Trento. His research focuses on semiconductor devices, CMOS sensors, and radiation detection technologies. 1996: Scientific School Certificate at Liceo 'B. Russell', Italy 2002: M.S. in Materials Engineering, University of Trento (cum laude) 2006: PhD in Information and Communication Technologies, University of Trento Research Interests: Design and characterization of silicon photodetectors for high-resolution radiation detection, SPADs in CMOS for time-resolved imaging, and fully depleted CMOS sensors for medical and particle physics. Collaborates with INFN, FBK, and international institutions. Key Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes 4D particle tracking , radiation hardness in advanced CMOS, and hybrid perovskite/organic detectors . Applications span medical imaging , high-energy physics , and flexible electronics . Scientific Roles & Awards: IEEE Senior Member (2022) Chair, IEEE IEDM ODI Subcommittee (2023) Technical Committee, IEEE IEDM (2021-2022) Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices (2018-present) Collaborations & Projects: Leads the ARCADIA project for customized fully depleted CMOS processes. Works with University of Munich on hybrid CMOS-organic sensors and integrates detectors for UAV-based radiation monitoring ( DRAGoN ).
Professor Daniela Bortoletto is Professor and Head of the Particle Physics subdepartment at the University of Oxford, holding a Nicholas Kurti Senior Research Fellowship at Brasenose College. She leads the UK ATLAS collaboration and serves as Deputy Scientific Coordinator of the EU Network AIDA. Her academic journey includes distinguished professorships at Purdue University prior to joining Oxford in 2013. Her research focuses on experimental particle physics within the ATLAS experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. Bortoletto was a key member of the team that discovered the Higgs boson in 2012 and continues to investigate Higgs boson properties, dark matter couplings, and higher-mass Higgs-like particles. Her expertise spans silicon detector development, particularly for the ATLAS inner tracking system upgrade, and she has made significant contributions to Higgs physics through precision measurements of production mechanisms and decay channels. Bortoletto's recent publications demonstrate leadership in cutting-edge detector technology (MALTA2 sensors), novel statistical methods (neural simulation-based inference), and comprehensive Higgs boson characterization. Her work addresses fundamental questions in particle physics through both experimental innovation and sophisticated data analysis techniques. Fellow of the Institute of Physics (2015) Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2013) Fellow of the American Physical Society (2004) Alfred P. Sloan Fellow (1994-1996) Ruth and Joel Spira Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Education (2004) Bortoletto maintains extensive leadership in international collaborations, serving on numerous advisory committees including the UK STFC LBNF DUNE PIP-II Oversight Committee and the Scientific Advisory Panel for Belgium's be.h Excellence of Science program. Her editorial work for Nuclear Instruments and Methods reflects her commitment to advancing detector physics methodology. She actively participates in major detector upgrade projects for the High-Luminosity LHC, focusing on silicon pixel technology that will handle the increased collision rates from 2022 onward.
Dr. Wolfram Erdmann is a Researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland, affiliated with the Laboratory for Particle Physics. His work focuses on advanced detector technologies for high-energy physics experiments, particularly within the CMS Collaboration at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Research Interests: Dr. Erdmann specializes in particle physics instrumentation, with emphasis on silicon pixel detector development, radiation-hardened sensor design, and performance optimization for high-luminosity collider environments. His research spans detector upgrades, beam testing, and data analysis for heavy-flavor quark production. Publication Trends: Recent work (2010–2017) centers on CMS pixel detector upgrades for Phase I and II, radiation damage characterization, and test-beam validations. Earlier publications (2006–2009) detail foundational contributions to readout electronics, mechanical design, and qualification protocols for LHC experiments. Collaborations: Active member of the CMS and H1 Collaborations, contributing to technical design reports, hardware commissioning, and physics analyses.
Prof. Dr. Lutz Feld is a full professor and head of the Chair of Experimental Physics I B and the Institute of Physics I at RWTH Aachen University. He leads the High-Energy Physics Teaching and Research Area and is deeply involved in the CMS experiment at CERN's LHC. His work spans detector development, data analysis, and major leadership roles in German and international particle physics initiatives. University: RWTH Aachen University School: Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences Department: Department of Physics Position: Professor (since 2004) Email: lutz.feld@physik.rwth-aachen.de Prof. Feld studied physics at the University of Bonn, earning his diploma in 1993 and doctorate in 1996 with research on the ZEUS experiment at DESY. He completed his habilitation in 2002 at the University of Freiburg, where he served as a scientific assistant and private lecturer before joining RWTH Aachen. 1988–1993: Physics studies, University of Bonn 1993: Diploma, University of Bonn (ZEUS experiment) 1996: PhD, University of Bonn (ZEUS experiment) 1997–1999: CERN Fellow (CMS silicon tracker development) 1999–2003: Scientific Assistant, University of Freiburg (ATLAS SCT) 2002: Habilitation, University of Freiburg 2003–2004: Private Lecturer, University of Freiburg 2004–present: Professor, RWTH Aachen University His research focuses on experimental high-energy physics, particularly the search for physics beyond the Standard Model such as supersymmetry, and the development of advanced silicon detector systems for the CMS experiment. He has led major upgrades of the CMS pixel and tracking detectors, including novel DC-DC power systems and thermal simulations for future high-luminosity phases. His work combines cutting-edge instrumentation with deep data analysis to probe fundamental questions in particle physics. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend in both experimental data analysis (especially supersymmetry searches using dilepton and diphoton signatures) and innovative detector development (silicon trackers, power systems, thermal design). Keywords span high-energy physics, instrumentation, and data analysis, with subfields including jet physics, photoproduction, radiation-hard detectors, and LHC upgrades. The articles show a consistent focus on CMS-related projects, from early ZEUS work to current HL-LHC developments. Prof. Feld has received recognition for his teaching and leadership: Teaching Award of the Physics Department (2013) Spokesperson of the Physics Department (2008–2010) Chair of CMS Tracker Institution Boards (2014–2017) Spokesperson of BMBF FSP-104 (2018–2021) Chairman of the Committee for Elementary Particle Physics (since 2021) He has supervised numerous bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students, many of whom are listed as current or former members of his research group. His research is supported by major grants from DFG, BMBF, HGF, and EU, including the DFG Research Training Group 'Physics of the Heaviest Particles at the LHC' and BMBF programs FSP-102 and FSP-104. He has also contributed to public outreach through lectures, children’s university events, and virtual CMS visits. Prof. Feld leads a vibrant research group at RWTH Aachen, actively involved in detector construction (e.g., TEC+ endcap), data analysis (searching for new physics), and future upgrades for the CMS experiment. The group participates in national collaborations such as the Helmholtz Alliance 'Physics at the Terascale' and organizes key conferences like TEWPP and DCMS-FSP meetings.
Vincenzo Paolo Loschiavo is a Researcher in the Department of Engineering at the University of Sannio, Italy, specializing in Electrical Engineering (ING-IND/31). His academic career focuses on two primary research domains: fusion energy systems and magnetostrictive energy harvesting technologies. He maintains active collaborations with major European fusion research facilities including JET, ASDEX Upgrade, and the Divertor Tokamak Test facility (DTT). Dr. Loschiavo's research interests include: Fusion Energy and Plasma Physics Energy Harvesting Systems Magnetostrictive Materials and Applications Tokamak Engineering and Divertor Technology AC-DC Power Conversion for Energy Harvesting Plasma Control Systems His recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to both theoretical modeling and practical implementation in these fields. In fusion research, he addresses critical challenges in power exhaust management and plasma control for next-generation fusion devices. His energy harvesting work focuses on developing efficient conversion systems using magnetostrictive materials, with applications in structural health monitoring and wireless sensor networks. His research bridges fundamental physics with practical engineering solutions, particularly in designing specialized AC-DC boost converters for non-conventional energy sources. Dr. Loschiavo frequently collaborates with international research teams across European laboratories, contributing to major projects including the DEMO power plant design studies and the SHiP (Search for Hidden Particles) experiment at CERN. His work appears in leading journals such as Nuclear Fusion, Fusion Engineering and Design, and Journal of Instrumentation.
Laura Jeanty is an Associate Professor of Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oregon. Affiliated with the Institute for Fundamental Science, she leads research on the ATLAS experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider since 2006. Her work focuses on experimental high energy physics, particularly searches for dark matter, supersymmetry, and long-lived particles, along with developing data acquisition systems for the ATLAS Inner Tracker upgrade. Ph.D. in Physics, Harvard University (2013) Joined University of Oregon faculty in 2018 Previous Chamberlain Fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Her research explores fundamental particle interactions through: Experimental searches for supersymmetric particles Detection of long-lived particles at HL-LHC Design of all-silicon inner detectors Precision electroweak measurements Development of radiation-hard silicon sensors Optimization of track reconstruction algorithms Recent publications emphasize high-luminosity LHC upgrades, dark matter phenomenology, and novel detector calibration techniques. Her outreach includes co-hosting the In Particular podcast and organizing career development seminars for physics students. Contact: ljeanty@uoregon.edu
Alessandro Gabrielli is a Full Professor at the Department of Physics and Astronomy "Augusto Righi" at the University of Bologna, where he also serves as Coordinator of the PhD Course in Physics. His primary scientific discipline is PHYS-01/A Experimental physics of fundamental interactions and applications. He is affiliated with both the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) and CERN in Geneva. His research focuses on experimental physics, particularly electronic technologies applied to particle accelerators. His current research activities center on the ATLAS experiments at CERN in Geneva and DUNE in the United States. More recently, he has expanded his research interests to include cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing, aligning with new international research initiatives in applied physics. Professor Gabrielli has been engaged in numerous national and international research projects, collaborating extensively with the National Institute for Nuclear Physics. He has coordinated multiple experimental research activities and authored over 1,000 publications in international peer-reviewed journals. His H-Index is 116 (SCOPUS, February 2025). His scientific recognition includes serving as Editor in Chief for MDPI Journals: Electronics since 2021, Guest Editor for special issues on Microelectronics in 2023, and Editor of Frontiers in Detector Science and Technology. He has also served as a reviewer for the Dutch Research Council (NWO) for a grant of €280,000. In terms of academic guidance, he has supervised 6 PhD theses in Physics, 1 PhD thesis in Data Science and Computation, and 14 Master's theses in Physics at the University of Bologna. His research has been supported by multiple grants, including a PRIN 2022 grant of 173k€ for "High performance microelectronics for low-noise cryogenic applications" and an AlmaIdea 2022 grant of 24,000€ for developing a Hardware Firewall. Professor Gabrielli is actively involved in international collaborations, having served as a "Visiting Scientist" at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the UK (2009), "Visiting Professor" at the Center for Human Space Robotics at the Italian Institute of Technology (2012-2013), and "Project Associate" contractor at CERN (2008-2010). He currently coordinates the Bologna section of the INFN for the DUNE experiment and various ATLAS hardware activities.
