Professor of Particle Physics | National Technical University of Athens | Greece
Prof. Dr. Evangelos N. Gazis, a distinguished scholar in Experimental Particle Physics, serves as a Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and holds guest professorships at CERN and Lund University. With a Scopus profile recording 4,942 citations, 108 documents, and an h-index of 24, his influence in the global Experimental Particle Physics community is profound. His extensive career integrates Experimental Particle Physics with nuclear, astro-particle, and accelerator physics, demonstrating a remarkable capacity for pioneering detector R&D, including gas detectors, micro-megas systems, and high-precision DAQ and control systems. Prof. Dr. Gazis has been instrumental in major CERN collaborations such as ATLAS, DELPHI, and CLIC, significantly contributing to the discovery of the Higgs boson and advancements in high-luminosity accelerator upgrades. His Experimental Particle Physics research extends into medical applications such as proton therapy and radioprotection, environmental and energy innovations, and cultural heritage preservation through nuclear technologies. As the Greek National Contact Physicist for multiple CERN collaborations and the Industrial Liaison Officer, he has fostered interdisciplinary partnerships between academia, industry, and government, demonstrating leadership in Experimental Particle Physics transfer and innovation. His contributions to education are equally remarkable, mentoring numerous students and promoting STEM engagement through ERASMUS+ initiatives that integrate Experimental Particle Physics into educational and technological frameworks. He has also authored monographs and co-authored over 1900 scientific papers, underscoring his lasting imprint on Experimental Particle Physics literature and global research dissemination. Prof. Dr. Gazis’s vision combines technical excellence with social and educational outreach, enhancing the societal relevance of Experimental Particle Physics across generations. His career stands as a benchmark of innovation, collaboration, and scientific integrity in Experimental Particle Physics, embodying professional excellence at an international level.
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Featured Publications
1. Simulation dosimetry studies for FLASH radiation therapy (RT) with ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) electron beam. (2024). Quantum Beam Science.
2. On the use of foam rubber for sealing applications. (2024). Tribology Letters.
3. Thermal diffusivity variation assessment on radio-frequency quadrupole Cu-OF copper due to proton irradiation. (2023). Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms.
4. The HEV ventilator: At the interface between particle physics and biomedical engineering. (2022). Royal Society Open Science.
5. Methods used for gas tightness test and percent oxygen monitoring of the NSW Micromegas detectors of LHC-ATLAS experiment. (n.d.). Conference Paper.