Our research group specialises in Astroparticle Physics, with emphasis on understanding the nature of the dark matter (DM) in our universe. We study particle models for DM, their phenomenological implications on theories beyond the Standard Model and strategies to detect and identify them. We also explore new ways to test new physics in the neutrino sector with direct DM detection experiments, as well as exploring the implications in astrophysical objects such as supernovae.
We are actively involved in the experimental search for DM with underground direct detection experiments. We are members of the SuperCDMS collaboration and MIGDAL.
Funding
ASTROLABES: Astroparticle Laboratory for Elusives Searches CNS2022-135702 IP: David Cerdeño (2023 – 2025)
PADMU: Particles, Astroparticles and Dark matter in the Universe PID2021-125331NB-I00 IP: David Cerdeño, Miguel Angel Sanchez Conde (2022 – 2025)
Tecnologías Avanzadas para la Exploración del Universo y sus Componentes (TAU-CM) IP: José del Peso (2022 – 2025)
Previous Funding
DM+nu: Probing the Invisible Side of the Universe SI2/PBG/2020-00005, IP: David Cerdeño (2020 – 2024)
Parameters for Understanding Uncertainty (P4UU) Grant ID: 1897, IP: Rebecca Collins (2022 – 2023)