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Alvine Kamaha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Queen’s University in Canada in 2015. His research primarily focuses on astroparticle physics, with an emphasis on dark matter search experiments and neutrino physics. Kamaha has worked on experiments utilizing various detection technologies, including bubble chambers and noble liquid time projection chambers, and is particularly interested in dual-phase noble liquid xenon time projection chambers (LXe-TPCs) for probing heavy dark matter particles. He is actively involved in the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment, a flagship dark matter experiment led by the U.S. Department of Energy. Moreover, Kamaha's research group focuses on R&D projects aimed at developing technologies for the next generation of dark matter experiments. He advocates for science outreach and is passionate about educating students in physics, with a goal to inspire scientific interests in classroom settings. Over his academic career, he has taught various introductory physics courses for undergraduates, impacting students' views on science during their foundational years.
University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, focusing on research in astroparticle physics and teaching undergraduate physics courses.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.