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Eric Laenen is a distinguished professor in Theoretical Physics at Utrecht University, specializing in String Theory and Cosmology. His research primarily focuses on the Standard Model of elementary particles, aiming to provide precise predictions and developing new theoretical methods and tools, particularly in higher-order predictions due to Quantum Chromodynamics. Laenen has conducted significant work on finite order corrections in reactions, including those involving the top quark and Higgs vector bosons. He has collaborated with colleagues to develop novel methods for calculating the largest parts of perturbative corrections across orders. More recently, Laenen has concentrated on soft power corrections, necessitating new insights into factorizing structure amplitudes cross sections. He has represented the Netherlands at CERN Council since 2016 and served as vice-president in 2022. Also in 2022, he took on the role of director at the Institute of Physics at the University of Amsterdam and has been a Chair of Theoretical Particle Physics, with his inaugural lecture celebrating the depth of his contributions to the field.
Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands
Teaching and conducting research in Theoretical Physics with a focus on fundamental particles and interactions.
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