Wouter Hulsbergen was named Professor by Special Appointment to the "Flavour Physics at the LHC" professorial chair at VU Amsterdam. The Executive Board of VU Amsterdam has formally approved this position, on behalf of the Faculty of Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy and the National Institute for Subatomic Physics Nikhef, effective from July 1, 2024, until July 1, 2029.
Hulsbergen has distinguished himself as a leading researcher in particle physics, with a focus on understanding the properties and interactions of particles generated in high-energy collisions at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). His significant contributions to the field have been recognized globally, and this appointment is a testament to his dedication and achievements. Hulsbergen is a researcher at Nikhef, and has previously worked on the HERA-B, BaBar, and ATLAS experiments. He is currently involved in the LHCb experiment at CERN, focusing on measurements of matter-antimatter differences and searches for dark matter candidates. Additionally, he is actively involved in teaching and outreach, giving lectures on particle physics and serving on the board of the Olga Igonkina Foundation, which awards scholarships to promising students.
The university community eagerly anticipates Hulsbergen's inaugural lecture and the ongoing impact his research will have on the scientific community. Details about the inaugural lecture will be shared in due course.