Prof. Dr.
Matthias Schott

Prof. Matthias Schott is Professor for Experimental Particle Physics at the University of Bonn, where he leads a research group working at the intersection of fundamental physics and advanced data analysis. His scientific focus lies on electroweak precision measurements with the ATLAS Experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, as well as searches for new phenomena such as axion-like particles and high-frequency gravitational waves. In this context, his group develops innovative analysis techniques to push the sensitivity of experiments to rare and previously unexplored signatures.

A central aspect of his research is the use of modern machine learning methods for particle physics. Prof. Schott has coordinated the development of neural network–based classifiers that enable the identification of rare experimental signatures, supported by two ERC research grants. Beyond applications in physics, he is also leading a project on AI safety and adversarial learning, addressing the robustness of artificial intelligence in scientific discovery. With a background in computer science and experience as Guest Professor at the University of Marburg, he combines expertise from both physics and computer science to advance methods for fundamental research.