Professor Jaroslaw Nowak FHEA
Professor of Particle PhysicsResearch Overview
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:
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Neutrino Scattering Dynamics: Analysis of resonance excitations, pion production, and hyperon production.
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Nuclear Environment Effects: Investigating how nuclear medium effects influence scattering signatures in complex nuclei.
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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.
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NuWro Generator: Lead author and primary developer of this specialized neutrino interaction generator.
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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:
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DUNE (Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment)
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SBND (Short-Baseline Near Detector)
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DarkSide-20k (Direct Dark Matter Search)
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MicroBooNE
Past Contributions:
My previous instrumentation work includes contributions to NOvA, SMRD, and HPTPC (High-Pressure Time Projection Chamber).
Current Teaching
Academic Leadership & Service
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Chair of the Year 4 Exam Board: Overseeing academic standards and progression for graduating students.
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Chair of the Nuclear & Particle Physics Theme Group: Leading teaching strategy for nuclear and particle physics modules.
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MPhys Project Moderator (Phys450): Supervising master's level projects.
Current Teaching & Coordination
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Phys311 (Particle Physics): Module Coordinator and Lecturer.
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Phys272 (Mechanics and Variations): Module Coordinator and Lecturer.
Past Teaching & Student Support
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Academic Advisor (Part II): Providing dedicated pastoral and academic guidance to year 2-4 students.
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Phys367 (Flavour Physics): Module Coordinator and Lecturer.
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Phys105 (Quantum Physics): Module Coordinator and Lecturer.
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Phys281 (Scientific Programming and Modelling): Lecturer and Lead Assessor for code and scientific reporting.
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Phys133 (IT Skills – LaTeX): Module Coordinator and Instructor.
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Phys355 (Industrial Projects): Examiner for final industrial placement reports.
PhD Supervisions Completed
I have successfully supervised the following doctoral theses, focusing on precision measurements and systematic constraints within the MicroBooNE and T2K collaborations:
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Dr. Christophe Thorpe: $\Lambda$ Baryon Production in $\nu_\mu$ Interactions in the MicroBooNE Detector
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Dr. Alesha Devitt: A Measurement of Single Charged Pion Production in MicroBooNE
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Dr. Adam Lister: Constraint of Systematic Uncertainties in an Electron Neutrino Search Using Muon Neutrinos at MicroBooNE
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Dr. Iain Lamont: Neutrino Interaction Cross-section Ratios Measured with the T2K Near Detector
PhD Supervision Interests
I am always looking for enthusiastic candidates for PhD projects. A couple of ideas for projects I am planning to run in the next few years are: http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/physics/research/particle-and-accelerator-physics/experimental-particle-physics/#d.en.349067 The possible PhD projects are not restricted to those listed on that website, and I will be happy to consider and discuss another project in neutrino physics.
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01/01/2026 → 31/12/2029
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01/10/2025 → 30/09/2027
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01/10/2024 → 28/02/2026
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01/04/2024 → 30/09/2027
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01/04/2024 → 30/09/2028
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01/10/2023 → 30/03/2024
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01/09/2023 → 31/12/2024
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01/10/2022 → 30/09/2026
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01/10/2019 → 30/09/2023
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01/10/2019 → 31/03/2025
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01/10/2019 → 30/09/2025
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01/10/2019 → 31/03/2024
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01/11/2017 → 31/03/2020
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01/01/2017 → 31/10/2017
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01/10/2016 → 30/04/2019
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01/03/2016 → 31/03/2018
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01/10/2015 → 31/03/2020
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01/10/2015 → 31/03/2016
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01/10/2014 → 31/03/2018
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01/01/2014 → 30/09/2015
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