My research focuses on particle physics, in particular measuring properties of the neutrino.  I collaborate with the Tokai to Kamioka (T2K) and Hyper-Kamiokande experiments.   Within these experiments, my research interests include the analysis and categorisation of (anti)neutrino-nucleon interactions and development of Data Acquisition methods for next-generation experiments.

In addition to my research, I co-organise the annual “Particle Physics Masterclass” at Lancaster, attended by approximately 180 local sixth form students.

I am always interested in discussing potential PhD projects with applicants. Please see the list of thesis topics at the following webpage http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/physics/research/particle-and-accelerator-physics/experimental-particle-physics/

T2K:  Located in Japan, T2K is a long-baseline neutrino oscillation experiment that searches for the appearance of electron neutrinos in a muon neutrino beam.  To date, the T2K experiment has produced world-leading measurements of neutrino oscillation parameters and the first suggestion of CP-violation in the neutrino sector.  Within T2K I am a convener of the overall near detector analysis programme, convener of a near detector selection group and a Senior Data Acquisition/Electronics expert.  My research focuses on measurements of neutrino-nucleon interactions that produce neutral pions and also using measurements of muon neutrino interactions to determine the parent hadrons that produce the neutrino beam.   I also am actively involved with the operation and maintenance of the near detector Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems and electronics. 

Hyper-Kamiokande:  Hyper-Kamiokande is a proposed mega scale water Cherenkov detector that will act as the far detector for a “next-generation” long baseline neutrino experiment that will use an upgraded beam produced by the J-PARC facility in Japan.  The experiment will investigate CP violation in the neutrino sector by observation of oscillations of neutrino and antineutrino beams.  The Hyper-Kamiokande experiment will study proton decays, atmospheric neutrinos, and neutrinos from astrophysical origins.   Within the Hyper-Kamiokande collaboration, I am a member of the data acquisition group and have led aspects of the trigger development. 

PHYS131 Physics Skills 

PHYS412 Experimental Methods in Particle Physics

MPhys project supervisor