Dr. Norbert Neumeister

Professor

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Biography

Norbert Neumeister is a Professor at Purdue University, where he is involved with the Physics and Astronomy group. His primary research interests lie in experimental particle physics, exploring areas such as electro-weak symmetry breaking and the origin of matter-antimatter asymmetry in the universe. Neumeister emphasizes the importance of high-energy particle accelerators and innovative detectors in his research and is currently active in the CMS collaboration at CERN. The CMS experiment studies proton-proton collisions at a center-of-mass energy of 13 TeV and aims to understand the fundamental forces and constituents of matter at a profound level. He has published extensively on topics related to particle physics and is committed to advancing knowledge in the field through both research and education. Neumeister has held multiple academic positions, advancing from Assistant Professor to Professor, and has been awarded numerous accolades for his contributions to undergraduate education and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Associate Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Assistant Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Scientific Associate

— Present

CERN •

Scientific Staff

— Present

Institute High Energy Physics, Vienna, Austria •

Research Fellow

— Present

CERN •

Postdoctoral Research Associate

— Present

Institute High Energy Physics Vienna, Austria •

Awards

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Department of Energy (DoE) Outstanding Junior Investigator Award

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Ruth Joel Spira Award

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Seed Success Award

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CERN research fellowship

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Co-recipient Particle Physics Prize

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LHC Physics Center (LPC) Distinguished Researcher

Courses

PHYS 149: Mechanics, Heat Wave Motion PHYS 220: General Physics PHYS 272: Electric Magnetic Interactions PHYS 272H: Electric Magnetic Interactions (Honors) PHYS 360: Quantum Mechanics PHYS 460: Quantum Mechanics (Honors) PHYS 461: Quantum Mechanics II (Honors) PHYS 564: Introduction Particle Physics PHYS 565: Introduction Particle Physics II

Requirements for Purdue University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
GRE Subject
Prerequisites
Knowledge of general physics Intermediate level mechanics Electricity and magnetism Statistical and thermal physics Quantum mechanics
Application Checklist
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  • Physics and Math Course Listing Form
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  • Personal History Statement
Specialization Notes

GRE General and Physics Subject tests are optional but encouraged.