Michael Roney to head Canada's Institute of Particle Physics

Dr. Michael Roney (physics and astronomy) is the new director of the Institute of Particle Physics, which promotes Canadian excellence in particle physics research and education. The institute is the focal point for particle physics activities in Canada and a point of contact for partners in labs and universities around the world. Roney is known internationally for his work in electroweak and high-energy physics, as well as detector technologies. He served as president of the Canadian Assocation of Physicists in 2011–12.