Dr. Darren Price

Professor

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Biography

Darren Price is a particle physicist at the University of Manchester, where he focuses on direct searches for dark matter and neutrino measurements using advanced technologies like liquid argon Time Projection Chambers. He actively engages with international experimental facilities and works on the development of cryogenic radiopure high quantum efficiency silicon photosensors, which are critical for future rare event detection observatories. His research includes precision measurements and searches for new phenomena in high-energy proton-proton collisions at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. Darren is also involved in machine learning applications in fundamental physics, contributing to experimental design and novel analysis strategies. He leads the STFC Centre for Doctoral Training in Data Intensive Science and has held several prestigious fellowships and appointments, including the UKRI-STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship and the Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowship. His extensive contributions to the field are recognized through various awards, reflecting his role in pushing the boundaries of particle physics and science outreach.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Dean Engagement (Public, Civic Outreach)

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, England

Oversees initiatives and outreach efforts to engage the public and civic communities with the university's research.

Director

2018-01-01 — Present

STFC Centre for Doctoral Training Data Intensive Science • University of Manchester

Leads the centre responsible for training PhD students in data-intensive research across multiple disciplines.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.