Dr. Uzma Tabassam | High Energy Physics | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Uzma Tabassam, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad Pakistan, Pakistan
Dr. Uzma Tabassam is a dedicated physicist specializing in experimental nuclear astrophysics and high-energy physics. With a Ph.D. from the University of Camerino, Italy, and extensive experience in particle detector technology, Dr. Tabassam is a leading figure in experimental nuclear research at COMSATS University Islamabad. She excels in particle detector fabrication, simulations, and spectroscopy, playing an active role in global physics collaborations like the ALICE experiment.
Educational Details
Dr. Tabassam completed her Ph.D. in Experimental Nuclear Astrophysics at the University of Camerino, Italy, from 2009 to 2012. She holds an MS in Physics with a specialization in Quantum Computation and Nano-science from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, which she earned in 2008. Her foundational academic journey began with an MSc in Physics from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, from 2003 to 2006, followed by a BSc in Physics from Islamabad College for Girls, F-6/2, Pakistan, between 2001 and 2003.
Professional Experience
With a strong focus on experimental nuclear physics and high energy physics, Dr. Tabassam has been involved in various collaborative research projects, including the ALICE experiment at CERN. Her work entails using advanced simulation tools like GEANT4 and Monte Carlo event generators (HIJING2.0, PYTHIA8, UrQMD, EPOS-LHC, and more) for the analysis of particle interactions. She has extensive experience in detector construction, UHV fabrication, and operating sophisticated tools such as electron microscopes and spectroscopic detectors (NaI(Tl), HPGe, SSBD, BF3).
Research Interest
Experimental Nuclear Astrophysics
High-Energy Physics Phenomenology
Particle Detector Fabrication
GEANT4 Simulations
Particle Spectroscopy Her contributions to these fields help advance the understanding of particle interactions at the nuclear and astrophysical levels.
Skills and Competencies
Proficient in O2 software and AliRoot for ALICE experiment data analysis
Expertise in Monte Carlo event generators such as PYTHIA8, UrQMD, and EPOS
Advanced user of ROOT data analysis framework and GEANT4 simulations
C++ programming for simulation and analysis
Particle detector fabrication (UHV) and spectroscopy with detectors like NaI(Tl), HPGe, SSBD, and BF3
Experience with front-end electronics for alpha, beta, and gamma spectroscopy
Proficiency in Linux, Latex, Microsoft Word, and Origin for data analysis
Top Notable Publications
Enhanced production of multi-strange hadrons in high-multiplicity proton–proton collisions
Authors: J Adam, D Adamová, MM Aggarwal, G Aglieri Rinella, M Agnello, et al.
Journal: Nature Physics
Volume: 13 (6), Pages 535-539
Year: 2017
Citations: 1802
Anisotropic Flow of Charged Particles in Pb-Pb Collisions at
Authors: J Adam, D Adamová, MM Aggarwal, G Aglieri Rinella, M Agnello, et al.
Journal: Physical Review Letters
Volume: 116 (13), 132302
Year: 2016
Citations: 465
Production of charged pions, kaons, and (anti-)protons in Pb-Pb and inelastic collisions at TeV
Authors: S Acharya, D Adamová, SP Adhya, A Adler, J Adolfsson, MM Aggarwal, et al.
Journal: Physical Review C
Volume: 101 (4), 044907
Year: 2020
Citations: 450
Transverse momentum spectra and nuclear modification factors of charged particles in pp, p-Pb and Pb-Pb collisions at the LHC
Authors: S Acharya, FT Acosta, D Adamová, J Adolfsson, MM Aggarwal, et al.
Journal: Journal of High Energy Physics
Year: 2018 (11), Pages 1-33
Citations: 422
Measurement of D0, D+, D+ and Ds+ production in Pb-Pb collisions at TeV*
Authors: S Acharya, FT Acosta, D Adamová, J Adolfsson, MM Aggarwal, et al.
Journal: Journal of High Energy Physics
Year: 2018 (10), Pages 1-35
Citations: 421
Differential studies of inclusive J/ψ and ψ(2S) production at forward rapidity in Pb-Pb collisions at TeV
Authors: J Adam, D Adamová, MM Aggarwal, G Aglieri Rinella, M Agnello, et al.
Journal: Journal of High Energy Physics
Year: 2016 (5), Pages 1-49
Citations: 371
Multiplicity dependence of light-flavor hadron production in collisions at
Authors: S Acharya, FT Acosta, D Adamová, A Adler, J Adolfsson, MM Aggarwal, et al.
Journal: Physical Review C
Volume: 99 (2), 024906
Year: 2019
Citations: 335
Based on her academic credentials, significant research contributions, and extensive skillset, Dr. Uzma Tabassam is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. Her expertise in experimental high-energy physics and nuclear astrophysics, along with her involvement in global research collaborations, makes her a prime candidate to be recognized for her outstanding contributions to the scientific community.