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Mark Pearce is a professor specializing in Physics, particularly in astroparticle physics. His research is heavily focused on developing instrumentation methods that allow the study of cosmic radiation from space platforms. Pearce's current work emphasizes X-ray polarimetry, a novel observational method that enables systematic studies of celestial sources in ways that contemporary imaging, timing, and spectroscopy approaches cannot. He serves as the Head of the Particle Physics, Astrophysics, and Medical Imaging Division within the Physics Department at KTH, where he has held significant leadership roles, including Deputy Dean for the Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Head of the Physics Department. Pearce is recognized for his contribution to the development of unique telescopes for observing the Crab pulsar and Cygnus X-1 and has led various successful missions such as the PoGO+ and SPHiNX projects. His mission work continues to explore high-energy sources, with future plans for new flights to study these phenomena over Antarctica, showcasing a rich history spanning over two decades in cosmic-ray physics and instrumentation development.
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