Dr. Marcela Carena

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Biography

Marcela Carena is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Enrico Fermi Institute and the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics. She serves as the College Chair of the Division of Particles and Fields within the American Physical Society. Carena's research primarily focuses on theoretical particle physics, including the exploration of new physics phenomena at high energies, the implications of various extensions to the Standard Model, and the intersection of cosmology and particle physics. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of supersymmetry, Higgs boson physics, and dark matter. Carena has received recognition for her work, including being named a Distinguished Scientist by the Department of Energy in 2022, highlighting her outstanding achievements and contributions to the field. Her expertise and extensive research are pivotal in advancing the theoretical framework for future particle physics experiments.

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Department of Philosophy