Dr S. Caron (Sascha)

I lead a research group at the intersection of artificial intelligence and fundamental physics, pioneering new approaches to scientific discovery through machine learning. My work bridges experimental particle physics at CERN's ATLAS detector, theoretical physics, and astrophysics, with a focus on developing transformative AI methodologies for understanding dark matter and beyond-standard-model physics.

At the core of my current research is the development of Physical Data Encoders , Large Physics Models and Large Physics Benchmarks, a paradigm shift that brings the successes of foundation models from AI to fundamental physics. This vision combines decades of experience in particle physics data analysis with cutting-edge machine learning to create scalable, generalizable AI systems for physics discovery.

Beyond technical innovation, I've built and lead major international communities advancing AI in physics. As a founder of the DarkMachines Initiative and EuCAIF (European Coalition for AI in Fundamental Physics), I've created collaborative networks spanning over 100 researchers across Europe and beyond, establishing new frameworks for community-driven research at the frontier of AI and fundamental physics.

My research portfolio spans ATLAS collaboration leadership roles, pioneering work in generative AI for physics simulation and model-independent anomaly detection methods, and strategic contributions to European research policy through ECFA and the European Strategy for Particle Physics.

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