Axion and axion-like-particles can address some of the most pressing open problems in particle physics: the strong CP problem, the nature of Dark Matter, and possibly the hierarchy problem. My research proposes new models for axions and aims to enhance our discovery prospects using a range of accelerator and table-top experiments.
The nature of Dark Matter (DM) remains one of the most intriguing mysteries in particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. My research focuses on cosmological models with DM particles below the electroweak scale. I develop new experimental strategies to search for light DM at the LHC, beam dumps (particularly the DarkQuest experiment), and direct detection experiments.
Neutrinos are among the least understood particles of the Standard Model. The origin of their extremely light masses and potential interactions with new forces of Nature remain unknown. In my research, I propose novel experimental approaches to uncover these hidden properties of neutrinos and link them to models of neutrino mass generation.
While the Standard Model has withstood decades of precision tests, it leaves many questions unanswered. My research explores hypothetical scenarios for physics beyond the Standard Model and develops new experimental strategies to uncover evidence for new physics.
The Higgs boson, the last fundamental particle discovered in 2012, still holds many mysteries. Does it violate the CP symmetry? Do all quarks and leptons receive mass from the Higgs mechanism? Does the Higgs self-interact? My research addresses these questions within both UV-complete models and the framework of the Standard Model effective field theory.
The absence of Weakly Interacting Massive Particle DM discoveries has sparked interest in searching for DM candidates with masses below a few GeV. The DarkQuest proton beam dump experiment, which I proposed with colleagues in 2018, offers unique discovery potential for dark sector particles in the sub-GeV range. As member of the experimental collaboration, I model Monte Carlo data for dark sector models and compare them with experimental data to potentially uncover the existence of new dark particles.
