Silicon Sensors for 4D Tracking

I work on studying novel 4D silicon sensors that have high spatial and temporal resolution. Such sensors could be used in the future of the Large Hadron Collider to provide crucial pile-up discrimination or in future colliders such as the FCC-ee to provide Time-of-Flight information for particle identification. Currently, we are studying the Resistive Silicon Devices (RSD/AC-LGAD) in collaboration with INFN/University of Torino.

Is dark matter 'semivisible'?

I am searching for dark matter in ‘semivisible’ jets with CMS at the LHC. Dark matter may be produced all the time at the LHC but it could be diffuse within collimated streams of particles (jets); thus, showing up as mismeasurements that are simply calibrated away. Searching for such particles requires a detailed understanding of the experiment and careful attention to all energy measurements.

Compact Muon Solenoid

I started working at CMS as an undergraduate researcher in 2013 and became a CMS author in 2020 as a PhD student. I have experience with the Gas Electron Multipliers (GEM) for the muon system, boosted jet tagging, and searches for new physics. My current CMS projects include: searching for semivisible jets, co-leading the outer tracker sensor testing at KIT, and assisting in the HGCAL baseplate production.

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Thesis Opportunities

Are you a bachelor's or master's student interested in working with me? Take a look at our KIT-ETP thesis opportunities or contact me directly.

• KIT-ETP Thesis Opportunities

Teaching and Outreach

I have experience in teaching undergraduate students at the University of California, Davis and in teaching graduate students around the world at week long workshops and schools. I have had the unique privilege to mentor Italian high school students while at CERN and to show visitors from around the world the beauty of particle physics.

• Outreach