The Hadronic Physics Group at the University of Tehran: Driving Innovation through International Scientific Collaboration

An exclusive interview with Dr. Kazem Azizi, Professor at the Faculty of Physics, University of Tehran, and a member of the High Energy Physics Group, provided insight into the research initiatives and collaborative efforts of the Hadronic Physics and Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) group. By concentrating on particle physics and the underlying structure of matter, the group has emerged as a vital force in driving scientific and technological innovation.

Through its membership in the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), the University of Tehran is engaged in leading international research programs, notably the Future Circular Collider (FCC). Dr. Azizi presented an innovative proposal by his group to employ machine learning methods for data analysis at CERN, which has been met with widespread interest and acclaim.

These successes enhance the University of Tehran’s global profile while creating pathways for the domestic adoption of advanced technologies. Hadronic physics and QCD underpin diverse applications spanning medical treatments like hadron therapy, innovative clean energy solutions such as quark fusion, and the integration of artificial intelligence techniques.

Dr. Azizi highlighted that investment in these areas could catalyze profound changes in the country’s economic and industrial landscape. The group has also played a role in shaping the European Strategy for Particle Physics, with the University of Tehran credited among the document’s authors.

Collectively, these successes highlight the distinguished capabilities of the University of Tehran’s research community in pioneering cutting-edge scientific disciplines.