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International Master on Advanced methods in Particle Physics

Prof. Dr. Simon Akar

  • University:
    University of Clermont Auvergne
  • Department :
    Department of Physics
  • Teaching topic :
    Symmetries and group theory
Research activity description and interest :

My research explores the mechanisms of CP violation and the dynamics of heavy-flavour quark transitions in the search for physics beyond the Standard Model. I am particularly interested in processes where quantum-loop (“penguin”) contributions may reveal new particles or interactions through subtle symmetry-breaking effects. Over the years, I have combined experimental analysis within large collaborations such as BABAR and LHCb with phenomenological developments linking measurements to theoretical parameters. My work bridges detailed data-driven studies of rare B-meson decays with broader questions about the origin of the matter–antimatter asymmetry and the limits of the Standard Model’s description of flavour. I am also involved in the preparation for the next upgrade of the LHCb detector, contributing to the development of new analysis and reconstruction tools based on machine learning to enhance real-time data processing and push the precision of flavour-physics measurements to new levels.