Knut Zoch – Particle Physicist at CERN
I’m an experimental particle physicist at CERN, working with the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider. My work explores the fundamental laws of nature by studying proton collisions at unprecedented energies. You can read more about my journey in physics on my about page.
My research focuses on top-quark physics, machine learning for data analysis, and searches for physics beyond the Standard Model. I design analyses that probe rare processes, uncover subtle patterns in the data, and test the limits of current theoretical models. For technical details on my analyses, you can browse my publications, or check out my research articles where I share more in-depth updates on my work.
A central theme in my research is the application of machine learning. From identifying invisible particles to spotting unusual events, modern algorithms offer exciting new ways to interpret complex detector data and push science forward.
Beyond the lab, I am deeply committed to teaching and mentoring. Whether supervising students on research projects or co-leading interdisciplinary AI courses, helping early-career researchers grow remains one of the most rewarding aspects of my work. Discover more about my approach to supervision and outreach on my teaching page.
Recent Research Articles
Finding the Invisible: ATLAS Probes Long-Lived Particles with Displaced Muons
Unveiling the Toponium: A Glimpse into Top-Quark Quasi-Bound States at the LHC
Unraveling Top-Quark Production with Charm Quarks at the LHC
Interested in a collaboration, or have questions about my work or working at CERN?
Feel free to get in touch.