What is particle physics research?

The Department of Physics at Drexel University is home to faculty who are recognized leaders in the field of particle physics. From detecting dark matter to designing the future of neutrino astronomy and searching for a still hypothesized version of double beta decay, particle physics research at Drexel—funded by the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation—is inherently collaborative and synergistic. Our community routinely partners with renowned research teams, laboratories and universities from across the U.S. and around the world.

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Research Topics

• Astroparticle Physics
• Dark Matter
• Detector Research and Development
• Neutrino Oscillations
• Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay
• Nuclear Non-Proliferation

Projects

Faculty

Faculty Member	Contact	Research Interests	Research Discovery
	Michelle Dolinski Professor Disque Hall, room 913 dolinski@drexel.edu	Particle physics Nuclear physics Neutrino physics Neutrinoless double beta decay Detector R&D	Publications
	Naoko Kurahashi Neilson Professor Disque Hall, 914 naoko@drexel.edu	Particle Astrophysics Neutrino Astronomy High Energy Physics and Astronomy	Publications
	Charles E. Lane Professor Disque Hall 911 charles.e.lane@drexel.edu	Experimental tests of invariance principles and conservation laws Neutrino oscillations and properties	Publications
	Christina Love Associate Teaching Professor; Director, Start Talking Science Disque Hall, 807 love@drexel.edu	Citizen science with Name that Neutrino Astroparticle physics with the IceCube Neutrino Observatory Cosmic ray studies with high-altitude ballooning (HERA) Physics education and science communication	Publications
	Russell Neilson Associate Professor Disque Hall 905 russell.g.neilson@drexel.edu	Dark matter Neutrino physics	Publications