Dr. Kevin Black

Professor

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Biography

Kevin Black is the Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He specializes in high energy elementary particle physics with a focus on the CMS Experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. His research involves exploring proton-proton collisions at energy frontiers, searching for new particles and interactions, and studying top quark and Higgs physics. He has previously served as an Associate Professor and Associate Chair at Boston University and has held key roles in graduate program management. His work includes significant contributions as a research scientist and postdoctoral researcher at Harvard University, further advancing the understanding of particle physics through extensive teaching and outreach efforts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Wisconsin–Madison • Madison, WI

Currently serving as Professor and Department Chair.

Associate Professor

— Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Served as Associate Chair and Director of Graduate Studies.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Engaged in teaching and research.

Research Scientist

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Worked on high energy physics research.

Post-Doc

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Conducted postdoctoral research in particle physics.

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences