Research Focus

My research in High-Energy Particle Physics focuses on the precision modeling and experimental observation of neutrino-nucleus interactions. By bridging the gap between theoretical models and experimental data, I work to resolve the complexities of the "ghost particle" and its role in the universe.

Current areas of investigation include:

• Neutrino Scattering Dynamics: Analysis of resonance excitations, pion production, and hyperon production.

• Nuclear Environment Effects: Investigating how nuclear medium effects influence scattering signatures in complex nuclei.

• Beyond Standard Model (BSM) Physics: Searching for the neutrino magnetic moment and exploring Dark Matter candidates.

Technical Leadership & Software Development

A significant portion of my work involves the development of simulation tools that are foundational to the global neutrino community.

• NuWro Generator: Lead author and primary developer of this specialized neutrino interaction generator.

• Community Contributions: Contributor of the resonance production models for the GENIE and NUANCE generators, which are utilized by major experiments worldwide.

Experimental Hardware & Collaborations

I have extensive experience in the full lifecycle of particle physics detectors—from initial design and construction to site installation and commissioning.

Current Projects:

I am an active member and hardware contributor to the following international collaborations:

• DUNE (Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment)

• SBND (Short-Baseline Near Detector)

• DarkSide-20k (Direct Dark Matter Search)

• MicroBooNE

Past Contributions:

My previous instrumentation work includes contributions to NOvA, SMRD, and HPTPC (High-Pressure Time Projection Chamber).

Academic Leadership & Service

• Chair of the Year 4 Exam Board: Overseeing academic standards and progression for graduating students.

• Chair of the Nuclear & Particle Physics Theme Group: Leading teaching strategy for nuclear and particle physics modules.

• MPhys Project Moderator (Phys450): Supervising master's level projects.

Current Teaching & Coordination

• Phys311 (Particle Physics): Module Coordinator and Lecturer.

• Phys272 (Mechanics and Variations): Module Coordinator and Lecturer.

Past Teaching & Student Support

• Academic Advisor (Part II): Providing dedicated pastoral and academic guidance to year 2-4 students.

• Phys367 (Flavour Physics): Module Coordinator and Lecturer.

• Phys105 (Quantum Physics): Module Coordinator and Lecturer.

• Phys281 (Scientific Programming and Modelling): Lecturer and Lead Assessor for code and scientific reporting.

• Phys133 (IT Skills – LaTeX): Module Coordinator and Instructor.

• Phys355 (Industrial Projects): Examiner for final industrial placement reports.

I have successfully supervised the following doctoral theses, focusing on precision measurements and systematic constraints within the MicroBooNE and T2K collaborations:

• Dr. Christophe Thorpe: $\Lambda$ Baryon Production in $\nu_\mu$ Interactions in the MicroBooNE Detector

• Dr. Alesha Devitt: A Measurement of Single Charged Pion Production in MicroBooNE

• Dr. Adam Lister: Constraint of Systematic Uncertainties in an Electron Neutrino Search Using Muon Neutrinos at MicroBooNE

• Dr. Iain Lamont: Neutrino Interaction Cross-section Ratios Measured with the T2K Near Detector