Dr. Robert Appleby

Biography

Robert Appleby is a Professor in the Accelerator Physics Group at the University of Manchester. He specializes in theoretical accelerator physics, particularly in beam dynamics, lattice design, and the development and optimization of particle accelerators. His involvement in significant international projects includes the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and the International Linear Collider, where he works on various aspects including optics, collimation, and machine protection in relation to the LHC upgrade initiatives. A member of the LHCb collaboration, he focuses on machine-induced backgrounds at the LHC, contributing to cutting-edge research in particle physics. He earned his MPhys degree in Theoretical Physics from the University of York and obtained his PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics at the University of Manchester. Since joining the University of Manchester in 2005, he has progressed from Lecturer to Senior Scientist and has been actively involved in training PhD students. His research interests are aligned with the advancements in accelerator technology, exploring new mass spectrometry methods and high-throughput pre-clinical platforms for proton therapy research.

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