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Background
Sekazi K. Mtingwa is a professor of physics at North Carolina A&T State University. He graduated from MIT in 1971 with two BS degrees, in physics and in pure mathematics. In 1976, he earned an MA and PhD in theoretical high energy physics from Princeton University.
Interests
Mtingwa’s research centers on theoretical high-energy physics. While at Fermilab, he and James Bjorken developed a theory of particle beam dynamics called ‘intrabeam scattering’, which sets the performance limitations on a wide class of modern accelerators. Today considered a physics classic, the research made important contributions to the design and construction of accelerator systems used in the discovery of the top quark.
Mtingwa has also been on the forefront of other initiatives, including serving on the Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee and being a co-founder of National Society of Black Physicists.
