Prof. Kehfei Liu | Nuclear Physics | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, United States

Profiles

Summary 🧑‍🔬

Keh-Fei Liu is an esteemed theoretical physicist specializing in nuclear and particle physics, particularly in lattice Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD). With a career spanning decades, Liu has made significant contributions to the understanding of hadron physics, nucleon structure, and computational high-energy physics. He holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Stony Brook University (1975) and has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Alexander von Humboldt Award and Fellowship in the American Physical Society. Liu is a recognized leader in the physics community and has played an instrumental role in various international conferences and workshops.

Education 🎓

B.S. (Highest Honors) (1968)

Tunghai University, Taiwan

M.A. (1971)

State University of New York, Stony Brook

Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics (1975)

Stony Brook University

Professional Experience 💼

Professor, Department of Physics,

University of Kentucky (1986–2023)

Visiting Scientist

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (2022–Present)

Adjunct Professor,

University of Science and Technology, Hefei, China (1989–1999)

Visiting Researcher,

CEN Saclay, France (1974–1976)

University of California, Los Angeles (1976–1980)

Humboldt Senior Scientist,

HLRZ, Jülich, Germany (1991)

Research Interests 🔬

Lattice QCD: Lattice calculations to understand hadrons and nucleon structure.
Nuclear and Particle Physics: Investigating fundamental forces and quark-gluon interactions.
Computational Physics: Development of algorithms for high-energy physics simulations.

Awards & Honors 🏆

First Prize in Theoretical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1987)
Alexander von Humboldt Award for Senior Scientist (1990)
Fellow, American Physical Society (1997)
Albert D. and Elizabeth H. Kirwan Memorial Prize, University of Kentucky (2018)
Outstanding Alumni Award, Tunghai University (2022)

Key Contributions 🌍

Leadership in Conferences & Workshops:

Organized and contributed to major international conferences on lattice QCD and hadron physics, such as Extreme QCD 2012 and the International Symposium on Lattice Field Theory.

Grant Leadership:

Principal Investigator for multiple DOE and NSF grants supporting research in theoretical nuclear physics, including projects on nucleon structure and quark-gluon dynamics.

Publications

Charm physics with overlap fermions on 2+1-flavor domain wall fermion configurations

Authors: Li, D.-H., Chen, Y., Gong, M., Liu, Z., Wang, T.-X.
Journal: Chinese Physics C
Year: 2024

The present and future of QCD

Authors: Achenbach, P., Adhikari, D., Afanasev, A., Zhou, J., Zurek, M.
Journal: Nuclear Physics A
Year: 2024

Lattice QCD Calculation of Electroweak Box Contributions to Superallowed Nuclear and Neutron Beta Decays

Authors: Ma, P.-X., Feng, X., Gorchtein, M., Wang, B.-G., Zhang, Z.-L.
Journal: Physical Review Letters
Year: 2024

Trace anomaly form factors from lattice QCD

Authors: Wang, B., He, F., Wang, G., Liu, K.-F., Yang, Y.-B.
Journal: Physical Review D
Year: 2024

Temperature dependence of beam on plasma stopping power in the resonance regions of fusion reactions

Authors: Liu, K.-F.
Journal: Fundamental Plasma Physics
Year: 2024

Hadrons, superconductor vortices, and cosmological constant

Authors: Liu, K.-F.
Journal: Physics Letters, Section B: Nuclear, Elementary Particle and High-Energy Physics
Year: 2024

Nucleon electric dipole moment from the θ term with lattice chiral fermions

Authors: Liang, J., Alexandru, A., Draper, T., Wang, G., Yang, Y.-B.
Journal: Physical Review D
Year: 2023

Assoc Prof Dr. Zohreh Kargar | Nuclear Physics| Best Researcher Award

Academician/Research Scholar at Shiraz University, Iran

Dr. Zohreh Kargar is an esteemed Associate Professor and Chair of the Nuclear Physics Group at Shiraz University. With a robust academic background and extensive research experience, she has significantly contributed to the field of nuclear physics. Dr. Kargar has supervised 51 MSc and 9 PhD theses, mentoring the next generation of physicists. Her work encompasses various aspects of nuclear research, particularly in the domains of positron lifetime spectroscopy and nuclear structure.

Profile:

Education:

Dr. Kargar completed her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in Nuclear Physics at Shiraz University. Her educational journey laid a solid foundation in theoretical and experimental physics, equipping her with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue advanced research. Throughout her studies, she focused on complex nuclear phenomena, leading to her current research interests. Her educational background is complemented by her commitment to teaching and mentoring students in the field of nuclear science.

Professional experience:

Dr. Kargar has dedicated her career to advancing nuclear physics research and education at Shiraz University. As an Associate Professor, she has held various academic positions, contributing to numerous research projects and publications. Her extensive experience includes leading innovative studies in nuclear structure, superconductivity, and positron spectroscopy. Dr. Kargar has actively participated in national and international conferences, presenting her findings and collaborating with fellow researchers to enhance the understanding of nuclear phenomena.

Research focus:

Dr. Kargar’s current research interests focus on positron lifetime spectroscopy, superconductivity in nuclei, and cluster structures within nuclear systems. Her work aims to delve into the intricate relationships between nuclear properties and particle interactions. By employing advanced experimental techniques and theoretical models, she seeks to enhance the understanding of nuclear behaviors, which could have significant implications in both fundamental physics and practical applications in nuclear technology.

Awards and Honors:

Throughout her career, Dr. Kargar has received numerous accolades for her contributions to nuclear physics. She has been recognized for her research excellence and innovative teaching methods, earning awards that highlight her commitment to advancing science. Her leadership in the Nuclear Physics Group has fostered a collaborative environment, encouraging both research and educational achievements among her colleagues and students.

Publication Top Notes:

Title: Investigation of positron annihilation lifetime and magnetic properties of Co1−xCuxFe2O4 nanoparticles
Authors: SM Asgarian, S Pourmasoud, Z Kargar, A Sobhani-Nasab
Year: 2018
Citations: 53
Title: Positron annihilation lifetime, cation distribution and magnetic features of Ni1−xZnxFe2−xCoxO4 ferrite nanoparticles
Authors: H Nikmanesh, P Kameli, SM Asgarian, S Karimi, M Moradi, Z Kargar
Year: 2017
Citations: 36
Title: Positron annihilation and magnetic properties studies of copper substituted nickel ferrite nanoparticles
Authors: Z Kargar, SM Asgarian, M Mozaffari
Year: 2016
Citations: 27
Title: Level density parameter study using a microscopic model
Authors: AN Behkami, Z Kargar, N Nasrabadi
Year: 2002
Citations: 26
Title: Statistical pairing fluctuation and phase transition in 94Mo
Authors: Z Kargar, V Dehghani
Year: 2013
Citations: 21
Title: Nuclear level densities and spin cut-off factors deduced from microscopic theory for nuclei from 20F to 244Am
Authors: AN Behkami, Z Kargar
Year: 1992
Citations: 18
Title: Pairing correlations and thermodynamical quantities in
Authors: Z Kargar
Year: 2007
Citations: 15
Title: Investigation of cation vacancies in Zinc substituted maghemite by positron annihilation lifetime and Doppler broadening spectroscopy
Authors: SM Asgarian, Z Kargar, M Mozaffari
Year: 2017
Citations: 10
Title: Statistical treatment of nuclear level densities
Authors: AN Behkami, Z Kargar
Year: 2002
Citations: 8
Title: Nuclear level density at high spin and excitation energy
Authors: AN Behkami, Z Kargar
Year: 2001
Citations: 6

Kehfei Liu | Nuclear Physics | Best Researcher Award