Dr. Kerstin Tackmann

Professor

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Biography

Kerstin Tackmann is a Professor of Experimental Particle Physics at the University of Hamburg and a leading scientist at the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) in Hamburg, Germany. She obtained her Doctorate in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2008. Her academic career includes significant roles at CERN in Geneva and several positions at DESY, where she has been involved in high-energy physics research and has contributed to various scientific committees and collaborations, particularly within the ATLAS Collaboration at CERN. Tackmann has been actively engaged in Higgs physics and has held notable positions such as convener of the Higgs physics working group and member of the LHC Higgs working group steering committee. Her work aims to enhance the understanding of particle interactions and the fundamental structures of matter in the universe.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Leading research in Experimental Particle Physics, focusing on Higgs physics.

Leading Scientist

2018-01-01 — Present

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) • Hamburg, Germany

Oversaw research initiatives within the ATLAS group.

Permanent Research Staff

2014-01-01 — 2018-01-01

DESY • Hamburg, Germany

Participated in various research projects related to particle physics.

Research Fellow

2008-01-01 — 2011-01-01

CERN • Geneva, Switzerland

Conducted research in high-energy physics.

Scientific Assistant

2008-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Humboldt Universität zu Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Assisted in research activities at the university.

Requirements for University of Hamburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 60 ECTS in core computer science subjects
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or preliminary transcript)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Module descriptions/table of 60 ECTS in CS
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).