Particle physics outreach champion

Congratulations to Dr Gediminas Sarpis, who has received recognition for his outreach in high energy particle physics.

Dr Gediminas Sarpis has been awarded the Institute of Physics (IOP) High Energy Particle Physics Science in Society Prize for his exceptional contributions to public engagement and outreach.

The IOP recognised Dr Sarpis for his “pioneering work in communicating high energy particle science via multidisciplinary collaborations, and to disadvantaged and overlooked communities”.

Dr Sarpis commented:

I’m grateful to the IOP for recognising the value of this work, and also to the University of Edinburgh for supporting my outreach and public engagement.

Dr William Barter, a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow in the School of Physics and Astronomy who works closely with Dr Sarpis, added:

This award is testament to the incredible effort and work that Gediminas has shown in sharing our scientific research. He has worked with many different communities – including residents of Edinburgh and prisoners across Europe.

Notable previous recipients of the award include Professor Brian Cox and the University of Edinburgh’s Dr Alan Walker.