Dylan Gilbert

Dylan Gilbert is a Lecturer in Physics at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) with an extensive background in experimental high energy particle physics.1 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Education

Dylan Gilbert completed his undergraduate studies at Williams College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Physics.1 He then pursued his doctoral studies at UC San Diego, obtaining a Ph.D. in Experimental High Energy Particle Physics.1

Research Experience

During his doctoral work, Gilbert was involved in research at CERN's Large Hadron Collider as a member of the CMS collaboration.1 His research focused on analyzing large datasets of proton-proton collisions, specifically searching for evidence of dark matter production.1 He worked as a Physics Data Analyst at CERN for about three years, from January 2017 to January 2020.1

Teaching Career

After completing his Ph.D., Dylan Gilbert transitioned into teaching physics at the university level. His teaching experience includes:

• Lecturer in Physics at UC San Diego (current position, since June 2021)1
• Lecturer positions at California State University, Long Beach and San Diego State University1

Expertise

Gilbert's areas of expertise include:

• Experimental high energy particle physics
• Data analysis
• Academic research
• Physics education

He is known for his ability to explain complex physics concepts, with students praising his teaching style despite the challenging nature of the subject matter.2

Research Contributions

Dylan Gilbert has contributed to significant research in particle physics. He was involved in searches for new physics at the Large Hadron Collider, particularly focusing on phenomena characterized by pair-production of strongly interacting particles decaying to hadronic jets and undetectable particles.3