Prof. Dr. Juan Rojo
Affliation: Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam
Venue: Wave Auditorium, Masdar Office
17th November 2025, 4:00PM - 5:00PM (GST)
| Title: | Charting the Future of Particle Physics with Quantum Technologies |
| Abstract: | Particle physics explores the fundamental laws of Nature at the highest energies and smallest distances accessible in a laboratory. In this colloquium, following a pedagogical introduction to the Standard Model of particle physics, I present some recent exciting results from CERN's flagship experiment, the Large Hadron Collider, with emphasis on applications of methods stemming from quantum information. I also review CERN's Quantum Technology Initiative activities, showcasing the deep connection between HEP and quantum tech. Finally, I will also discuss possible options for a post-LHC collider flagship at the LHC, a once-in-a-generation decision which is likely to be taken in the coming months. |
| Bio: | Prof. Juan Rojo obtained his PhD in Barcelona in 2006 and then held postdoctoral research positions at LPTHE (Paris), INFN (Milano), and the Theory Division of CERN as a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellow. In 2014 jhe joined the University of Oxford faculty as tenure-track Rutherford Fellow. In 2016 he joined the VU Amsterdam and the Nikhef Theory group, being then promoted to Full Professor in 2022. Since January 2025 he serves as the Head of the Physics and Astronomy department. Prof. Rojo has achieved groundbreaking results with long-lasting impact in various areas of particle physics, from the determination of the quark and gluon structure of the proton, the discovery of intrinsic charm quarks, evidence for new dynamics in high-energy QCD, effective field theories, Higgs boson studies, and neutrino interactions for astroparticle physics. His research has been supported by several personal grants, including from the ERC, the Dutch Science Council, STFC, and the Swiss National Science Foundation, among others. |