My research focuses on the structure of atomic nuclei and the interactions between their constituent particles, neutrons and protons. Understanding these interactions is fundamental to explaining the microscopic structure of matter and the processes that led to its formation in the universe.
Beyond its significance for elucidating the fundamental forces of nature, the atomic nucleus serves as a unique quantum many-body system. Studies of nuclear phenomena provide valuable insights into the quantum-mechanical properties of matter and materials, contributing to a broader understanding of complex quantum systems across physics.
I am Professor of Physics specializing in experimental nuclear physics. My research activities span nuclear structure, reaction studies, and the development of advanced instrumentation for nuclear physics experiments. I currently coordinate Finland’s national instrumentation contributions to the new (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research, FAIR) accelerator complex in Germany, one of the world’s leading facilities for fundamental and applied research with ion and antiproton beams.
I welcome collaborations in both scientific research and instrumentation development, particularly in areas involving nuclear physics experiments, detector technologies, data acquisition systems, and large-scale international research infrastructures.
The microscopic constituents of matter in the universe obey the laws of quantum mechanics. Experimental nuclear structure research seeks to understand the behavior of complex many-body systems composed of protons and neutrons. My work focuses on exploring atomic nuclei under extreme conditions, particularly those with proton-to-neutron ratios far from the region of stable nuclei.
By studying these exotic nuclei, we gain insights into the fundamental properties of nuclear matter and the mechanisms that govern the formation and evolution of elements in the universe. Since this research is conducted at large-scale accelerator laboratories and involves the development of advanced spectrometers and detector systems, it also drives technological innovation and contributes to the advancement of scientific instrumentation.
