Zak Lawrence

Background

About Zak Lawrence

I'm a postdoctoral researcher at UCLouvain, working as part of the CMS Collaboration at CERN. My current research focuses on measuring the properties of the Higgs boson when produced in association with top quarks (ttH). With a PhD in Experimental Particle Physics from the University of Manchester, I have 6+ years of experience applying advanced data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling techniques to solve real-world problems — from probing the fundamental structure of matter to medical imaging applications. My technical skill set includes Python, PyTorch, C++, and tools like Docker and Git, with extensive experience working with large datasets and custom ML architectures. I enjoy building solutions at the intersection of physics, data science, and software — and thrive in collaborative environments where research, coding, and communication come together. I’ve published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international conferences, and supervised student researchers on cutting-edge projects.