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Gordon Watts is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Washington. He received his B.S. in Physics Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin in 1989 and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Rochester in 1994. His research focuses on using collider experiments to explore Standard Model theories while addressing questions related to dark matter and the matter-antimatter imbalance in the universe. He is particularly interested in theories predicting long-lived particle final states and advancing computing methodologies in particle physics. Watts is actively involved in various projects, including the ATLAS Experiment at CERN, where he contributes to searches for long-lived particles using machine learning techniques to enhance detection capabilities. He serves as the deputy executive director of the Institute for Research and Innovation in Software for High Energy Physics (IRIS-HEP), which aims to develop cyberinfrastructure for data-intensive research in high-energy physics. Gordon has significant teaching experience and is dedicated to education outreach. He has played a role in the physics community, serving on the Executive Committee of the Division of Particles and Fields of the American Physical Society and organizing international conferences.
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