The purpose of the Particle Astrophysics Advisory Panel (PAAP) is to provide a link between Science Board and the particle astrophysics community, and represent the needs of the community to the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The remit of the panel includes technology development, theory, high performance computing and data curation issues within its area.
Members
- Laura Nuttall (Chair), University of Portsmouth
- Matteo Agostini, University College London
- Djuna Croon, University of Durham
- Blake Sherwin, University of Cambridge
- Juri Smirnov, University of Liverpool
Balance of programmes
Three years have passed since the last programmatic review, and as part of the STFC review cycle it is important to assess how the scientific landscape has changed in this time, if the funded programme is sustainable and to assess the impact of expected future budget allocations. Therefore, STFC is currently engaged in an exercise to examine the balance between the different areas of STFC’s particle physics, nuclear physics, particle astrophysics and astronomy programmes. The review will also consider the accelerator and computing programmes to support the scientific programmes.
Terms of reference
The advisory panel is tasked to:
- maintain an overview of activities within the area
- develop and maintain a science vision and long term strategy and roadmap by assessing the merit of current and future science opportunities
- develop and maintain a technology roadmap for their area of research
- consult and interact with the community to ensure its views are canvassed and there is an appropriate and effective route for communication with STFC on strategic programmatic issues
- provide advice to Science Board on specific questions as requested
- liaise with other advisory panels when appropriate
- include in its remit technology development, theory, high performance computing and data curation issues.
Read the full terms of reference.
Contact
Laura Nuttall (Chair of PAAP)
Email: laura.nuttall@port.ck.uk
Jamie Parkin, Head of Nuclear Physics and Particle Astrophysics
Email: jamie.parkin@stfc.ukri.org
Daniela Danaila
Email: daniela.danaila@stfc.ukri.org
PAAP JISC Mailing List
PPA also run an active Discord board for which an invitation link can be requested and periodically circulated on the mailing list.
Please note that the PAAP will be renewing the UK Article Astrophysics Roadmap in the summer of 2026.
Last updated: 28 April 2026