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Marie-Cécile Piro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Alberta. She obtained her PhD in Physics from Université de Montréal in 2012, after completing her MSc and BSc in Physics at the same institution. Following her education, she worked as a postdoctoral fellow in Astroparticle Physics at CEA/Université Paris Sud in France from 2012 to 2015, and then as a Research Assistant at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and LNGS in Italy from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, she has been a faculty member at the University of Alberta, where her research focuses on astroparticle physics, particularly dark matter detection and coherent scattering of solar neutrinos. Her work involves various international collaborations and experiments, including SNOLAB and the EDELWEISS experiment, utilizing advanced detection techniques and gas purification methods. Piro is also involved in teaching multiple courses related to physics, including courses on wave motion and dark matter research.
CEA/Université Paris Sud • France
Conducted research in astroparticle physics.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and LNGS • Troy NY, Italy
Engaged in collaborative research projects.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Participated in teaching and research in physics.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Leading research in astroparticle physics and teaching.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management