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Pierre Ouimet is an Assistant Professor at the University of Regina in the Department of Physics. His research interests include Physics education, magnetic monopoles, dark matter, and Quantum Field Theory (QFT). He is focused on the challenges of unifying quantum mechanics and special relativity, especially in relation to quantum theories describing the four fundamental interactions of matter. He investigates candidate theories for quantum gravity and how quantum field theories have historically provided a successful framework for understanding matter and interactions. His work also explores the Standard Model of particle physics, particularly its limitations in explaining dark matter and dark energy within the universe. He actively collaborates on the MoEDAL experiment, searching for new physics beyond the Standard Model, including mini-charged particles and the phenomenology of hidden sector theories. Additionally, he has a small research program in Physics education, where he studies the dynamics of small groups engaged in scientific activities, aiming to enhance students' understanding of collaborative work.
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