Centre for Particle Physics: experimental and theoretical particle and astroparticle physics
The Centre for Particle Physics at the University of Alberta pursues experimental and theoretical particle and astroparticle physics, including dark matter, neutrino, and Higgs research.
Overview
The Centre for Particle Physics at the University of Alberta works to advance understanding of particle physics through strong theory and experimental groups in high-energy and astroparticle physics. It is partially funded by the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute.
Research focus areas
- Experimental groups participating in the IceCube, PINGU, ATLAS, SNO+, DEAP, PICO, and MoEDAL collaborations
- Dark matter searches, neutrino physics, Higgs and black hole physics, and searches for magnetic monopoles
- Precision theoretical models for next-generation experiments searching for new physics
Membership & engagement
The Centre's experimental groups are led by nine faculty members, and it hosts the CPP+ major resource support centre, a resource of national significance. It uses Compute Canada for data storage and processing and operates facilities including an advanced machining facility, a low-background counting facility, and a reduced-radon clean facility. It recruits undergraduate researchers each summer and accepts new graduate students annually. Director: Juan Pablo Yanez.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a large, comprehensive public research university in Edmonton with multiple campuses and a strong applied research culture. Industry engages through co-located labs and pilot-scale facilities, as well as established co-op and internship programs that place talent with partners year-round. Integration with Alberta’s province-wide hospital system supports clinical research and accelerates translation. Companies also benefit from proximity to regional industry clusters and collaboration hubs on and near campus for joint R&D and prototyping. Supported by NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC, and Canada Foundation for Innovation funding—plus provincial and industry support—the tech transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup formation with streamlined sponsored-research agreements.
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