Dr. Andreas Jung

Professor

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Biography

Andreas Jung is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University. His research focuses on understanding the structure of fundamental building blocks of matter through experimental high-energy physics. He is involved with the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) collaboration at the Large Hadron Collider (CERN), where he conducts measurements to explore fundamental questions related to elementary particles such as the top quark and Higgs bosons. These studies are critical for advancing knowledge of particle interactions and the Standard Model of particle physics. In addition to his research, Professor Jung teaches multiple courses, including "Introduction to Particle Physics" and "Big Data Science II", contributing to undergraduate and graduate education in the department. He has held various academic positions, including Associate Professor and Postdoctoral Research Associate at Fermilab and University of Heidelberg, illustrating a solid academic career dedicated to physics research and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-08-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Involved in the CMS experiment at CERN.

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — 2021-08-01

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Involved in the CMS experiment at CERN.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2010-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Fermilab •

Involved in D0 and CMS experiments.

Postdoc

2009-01-01 — 2010-01-01

University of Heidelberg •

Involved in the H1 experiment.

Awards

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Senior Distinguished Researcher Fellowship

2019-01-01
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Ph.D. Scholarship

2004-01-01

Courses

Introduction to Particle Physics Big Data Science II Electricity, Magnetism, Optics Modern Physics

Requirements for Purdue University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
GRE Subject
Prerequisites
Knowledge of general physics Intermediate level mechanics Electricity and magnetism Statistical and thermal physics Quantum mechanics
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