Juan Pablo Gonzalez-Aguilera

Hi! I am a PhD Candidate in the Department of Physics and Enrico Fermi Institute at the University of Chicago under the guidance of Young-Kee Kim (UChicago), Ryan Roussel (Stanford) and Auralee Edelen (Stanford). My current research focuses on developing machine learning methods for the phase space reconstruction of electron beams in particle accelerators. These high-dimensional reconstruction methods will enable a better understanding of novel beam manipulation schemes and provide experimental validation of advanced beam dynamics concepts. Specifically, I am using these methods to study coherent synchrotron radiation effects in linear accelerators. Our work is conducted in close collaboration with the Argonne Wakefield Accelerator Facility and Stanford’s FACET-II.

Before joining UChicago, I worked as a post-baccalaureate research scholar at Cornell University under the supervision of Jared Maxson. During this appointment, I assisted in the experimental design and simulation studies of an ultra-fast electron diffraction beamline.

Outside of work, I enjoy playing various racket sports, riding my bike, running, playing the guitar and piano, and cuddling with my cat (who most likely questions my musical aptitude). Additionally, I love exploring new places, both in Colombia and around the globe. I also enjoy exploring Chicago (except during the winter, of course).