Neutrino Physicist, Detector Builder, and Science Communicator

Dr. Shion Kubota

Translating the Invisible Universe

Building next-generation detector technologies for neutrino experiments through detector instrumentation, commissioning, and liquid argon TPC R&D.

Shion Kubota with a detector

Neutrino Physicist, Detector Builder, and Science Communicator

Dr. Shion Kubota

Translating the Invisible Universe

Building next-generation detector technologies for neutrino experiments through detector instrumentation, commissioning, and liquid argon TPC R&D.

Shion Kubota with a detector

ABOUT

Building instruments to observe the universe's rarest particles.

Shion Kubota

I am a neutrino physicist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and a Visiting Associate Professor at the ZERO Institute, Tohoku University.

My research focuses on advancing neutrino physics through the development and application of next-generation detector technologies. I work primarily on liquid argon time projection chambers, with interests spanning detector instrumentation and commissioning, pixelated charge-readout technologies, and physics analysis. My work aims to bridge detector development and neutrino physics, from building and understanding new detector systems to using them to enable precise measurements of neutrino properties.

Beyond research, I enjoy communicating science through public talks, media appearances, and educational outreach, with the goal of making frontier physics accessible to broader audiences.

Academic Foundation

Harvard University

Ph.D. in Physics

High-Definition Neutrino Detection
with Liquid Argon Time Projection Chambers

Read Dissertation → 2025

Harvard University

M.A. in Physics

2021

Mount Holyoke College

B.A. in Physics

Magna Cum Laude
High Honors in Physics

Read Senior Thesis → 2019

HIGHLIGHTS

A Few Moments That Have Shaped My Career

Other Recognitions

2026

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

SPOT Award

2024

Mitsui Mirai Challenger Audition

Selected Fellow

2024

The Coordinating Panel for Advanced Detectors (CPAD)

Runner Up Award

2024

ETS (Educational Testing Service)

Selected as one of TOEFL®: Creating Leaders for 60 Years

2020

Ezoe Recruit Memorial Foundation

Scholar

2018

The Society of Physics Students (SPS)

Outstanding Learning Assistant Award

2018

Sigma Pi Sigma

2016

Masason Foundation

Scholar

2015

Mount Holyoke College

Sarah Williston Scholar

2015

Ezoe Memorial Foundation

Scholar

2015

Grew Bancroft Foundation

Scholar

RESEARCH

Current Research Areas

PUBLICATIONS

Research Publications

My complete publication record is maintained through INSPIRE-HEP, Google Scholar, and ORCID.

CONTACT

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing research, outreach, speaking opportunities, and new collaborations.

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