Dr. Lesya Shchutska

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lesya Shchutska is an Assistant Professor in Experimental Particle Physics at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). Her research focuses on exploring the boundaries of the Standard Model of particle physics by searching for new phenomena to explain unresolved puzzles in the fundamental description of the universe, such as the nature of dark matter and matter-antimatter asymmetry. Shchutska's work involves significant contributions to the LHCb collaboration, where she conducts searches for heavy neutral leptons and analyzes data from proton-proton collisions at CERN. She has been an active member of several international collaborations, driving forward research with a particular emphasis on novel detection strategies and future collider experiments. With a solid academic foundation, she completed her PhD in experimental particle physics at EPFL and has also worked as a senior research associate at ETH Zürich. Her contributions to the field have been recognized through numerous awards, including the Swiss Science Prize Latsis and the Young Experimental Physicist Prize.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Lausanne, Switzerland

Teaching and conducting research in experimental particle physics.

Senior Research Associate

2018-01-01 — 2019-01-01

ETH Zürich • Zurich, Switzerland

Conducted research in experimental particle physics.

Scientific Research Associate

2012-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL, USA

Engaged in postdoctoral research in particle physics.

Awards

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Swiss Science Prize Latsis

2023-01-01
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Young Experimental Physicist Prize

2019-01-01
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LPC Distinguished Researcher

2016-01-01
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CHIPP Prize

2015-01-01

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
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 related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.