Professor Dr. William Bertsche
Assistant Professor
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Biography
William Bertsche is a lecturer in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester and a member of the Accelerator Physics Group. Since joining the University in 2011, he has focused his research on plasma physics and the fundamental properties of antimatter, particularly through his involvement in the ALPHA experiment at CERN. Bertsche has contributed to the precision measurement of trapped antihydrogen, helping to explore the asymmetry between matter and antimatter in the universe. He has a diverse academic background with a PhD in experimental plasma physics from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Cornell University. His work is pivotal in advancing knowledge within the field of accelerator physics, and he actively supervises PhD students.
Research Interests
Experience
Lecturer
2011-01-01 — PresentUniversity of Manchester • Manchester, England
Lecturer in the School of Physics and Astronomy, focusing on accelerator physics and plasma research.
Deputy Spokesperson
2017-01-01 — PresentALPHA Collaboration •
Responsible for coordinating research activities within the ALPHA experiment at CERN.
Postdoctoral Researcher
2007-01-01 — 2011-01-01Swansea University • Swansea, Wales
Conducted research on the ALPHA experiment, focusing on antihydrogen measurements.
Requirements for University of Manchester
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
IELTS
TOEFL
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Academic transcripts
- Two academic references
- Personal statement
- CV/Resume
- English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.