Dr. Andrew Pilkington

Biography

Andrew Pilkington is a particle physicist at the University of Manchester, where he leads the Particle Physics Group. His research predominantly involves precision measurements in the Higgs boson and electroweak sectors using data from proton-proton collisions at the Large Hadron Collider's ATLAS experiment. He serves as the spokesperson for the FCC-UK community, engaging in critical studies that test the predictions of the Standard Model of particle physics, particularly concerning the origins of matter-antimatter asymmetry in the universe and the nature of dark matter. Dr. Pilkington has a rich history in Quantum Chromodynamics and particle physics phenomenology, striving to bridge the theoretical and experimental facets of particle physics education. At Manchester, he teaches a third-year course in Particle Physics and oversees laboratory work utilizing ATLAS Open Data, in addition to offering several MPhys project opportunities each academic year. His work aligns with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, as his scientific endeavors contribute to global efforts in poverty eradication, environmental protection, and overall prosperity.

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