Tommaso Saracco

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What are you working on?

I work in theoretical particle physics, focusing on Quantum Chromodynamics, which is the bedrock of our understanding of quarks and gluons, the fundamental particles we are made of. I study infrared divergences, in particular their resummation and parton showers. These areas are linked by the common thread of dealing with the infinities inherent in our theory, striving to tame them to provide precise predictions for collider experiments such as the Large Hadron Collider.

What are you looking to get out of the DRSTP?

My main goal in the DRSTP is to build a strong network of theoretical physics PhDs and, of course, to make new friends!

What interests do you have apart from you research?

Beyond physics, I have a wide range of interests, including photography, design, reading, and traveling.

Heleen Mulder

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What are you working on?

I work on theoretical particle physics models, beyond or within the Standard Model, that can help us understand results about low-energy observables like Electric Dipole Moments and meson decays relevant to the CKM anomaly. I take a phenomenological point of view, and make use of experimental results and anomalies to deduce information about the underlying symmetries and particles. Examples of specific topics that interest me are CP violation, (sterile) neutrinos and effective field theory techniques.

What are you looking to get out of the DRSTP?

I hope the DRSTP will help me to build a network of people in theoretical physics, to get an idea of possible career paths within and outside the academic world, and to expand or maintain my knowledge on theoretical physics.

What interests do you have apart from you research?

I really like to read novels, I like to run and go to the gym, I am an avid podcast-listener (interviews, law, politics) and I have recently started singing lessons. Going to the cinema, theater and cabaret are also things I love to do from time to time.

Lemonia Gialidi

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What are you working on?

I work on particle physics phenomenology. In particular, I specialize in beyond-the-standard-model physics, focusing on precision calculations for low-energy experiments and developing an effective field theory framework for polar molecular EDM experiments. Our goal is also to have a project on radiative corrections to beta decay and the implications of CKM unitarity for particle physics.

What are you looking to get out of the DRSTP?

DRSTP provides a great opportunity to interact and meet other PhD students. It’s a great way to explore diverse topics in physics, exchange ideas, and support each other in gaining a broader perspective on our research.

What interests do you have apart from your research?

In addition to my research, I enjoy going to the cinema, spending time with friends, traveling, and cooking.