International Master on Advanced methods in Particle Physics
Emilio Apicella
Intake:
2023/2025
Country:
Italy
Bachelor Degree:
Physics at Università di Bologna
Title of IMAPP’s Thesis:
“Data-driven background estimation in the search for Higgs boson pair production in the HH – bbbb channel with the ATLAS experiment”
Location chosen for the Internship:
LPNHE, France
Supervisor:
R.C. Camacho Toro, M. Franchini
Occupation after graduation:
PhD student in Data Science and Computation at the University of Bologna, since November 2025. My research focuses on machine learning methods for High Energy Physics within the ATLAS Experiment.
Did IMAPP help you to grow professionally/personally?
IMAPP helped me grow both professionally and personally. It helped me improve my understanding of particle physics, both theoretical and experimental, and develop computing skills. It also gave me the chance to meet people from different cultures, work with students from many countries, and visit new places. This was a unique experience that helped me learn a lot, both academically and personally.
