Tag: Obituary
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David Adam (1943 – 2026)
David Adam (1943 – 2026) — It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend and colleague Dave Adam. Dave was born on 30 March 1943 in Greenock, a centre of shipbuilding on the Clyde, close to Glasgow. In 1961 he began an apprenticeship as a metallurgical technician
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Mark Rayner (1983 – 2026)
Mark Rayner(1983 – 2026) — It was with profound shock and sadness that we learned of the sudden passing of staff member Mark Rayner, Editor of CERN Courier magazine, on 23 March. Mark was born in Hounslow, England, on 7 October 1983 and studied physics at Worcester College, University of Oxford, from 2002 to 2006.
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Knud Dahlerup-Petersen (1951 – 2025)
Knud Dahlerup-Petersen(1951 – 2025) — It was with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of our former colleague Knud Dahlerup-Petersen. Knud Dahlerup-Petersen was a remarkable engineer, colleague and leader whose career at CERN spanned nearly four decades and whose influence on the design, protection and operation of superconducting magnet systems is deeply embedded
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Antonino Zichichi (1929 – 2026)
A pioneer of CERN’s experimental programme in the 1950s, he was one of the most influential figures in high-energy physics
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Roger Perret (1951 – 2025)
Roger Perret(1951 – 2025) — We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Roger Perret on 20 December 2025. A mechanical design engineer of exceptional expertise and professionalism, Roger joined CERN in 1975, where he served with distinction until his retirement in 2010. Over his 35-year career, within what later became the EN-MME Design
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Michele Arneodo (1959–2025)
Michele Arneodo(1959–2025) — Michele Arneodo, professor of physics at the University of Piemonte Orientale and Chair elect of the CMS Collaboration Board, passed away on 12 August 2025 at the age of 65. Born in Turin in 1959, Michele graduated with a degree in physics from the University of Turin in 1982. He was awarded
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Herwig Schopper (1924 – 2025)
CERN Director-General from 1981 to 1988, he oversaw the successful completion of the largest particle accelerator of its time
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Nicolaas Kos (1965 – 2025)
Nicolaas Kos(1965 – 2025) — Nicolaas “Nico” Kos began his career at CERN in 1994 with technical responsibilities for vacuum-component contracts for LEP2, liaising with European industry to ensure the highest standards. A year later, he joined the LHC project, quickly becoming a key member in the development of beam screens, overseeing prototypes, contract negotiations
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Joseph Tagg (1982 – 2025)
Joseph Tagg(1982 – 2025) — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Tagg, an esteemed engineer, colleague and friend, who died on 10 June 2025 at the age of 43. Joseph was a cornerstone of the Measurement Test and Analysis (MTA) section in the Beams (BE) Controls, Electronics and Mechatronics
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Stefano Mazzoni (1978–2025)
Stefano Mazzoni(1978–2025) — We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Stefano Mazzoni. Stefano left an indelible mark at CERN, where he worked within the Beam Instrumentation group. From his arrival on 1 September 2012, as a physicist specialising in optics and lasers, Stefano quickly distinguished himself through his exceptional expertise and dedication.