The TOPTIER CNS Summer School (TOPTIER-CNSSS26), organized by the Top-Tier Platform in the Extremely Rare Isotope Science Project in Korea, will take place from August 23 to 28, 2026. Since its inception in 2001, this annual event has focused on fostering the next generation of nuclear physicists across Asia. The school is co-hosted by the Center for Nuclear Study at the University of Tokyo, Super Heavy Element Center (RCSHE), Center for Accelerator and Beam Applied Science (CABAS) at Kyushu University, with further support from ANPhA and the RIKEN Nishina Center.
The event will take place at the Science and Culture Center, situated in the IBS headquarters building in Daejeon. Its mission is to cultivate the next generation of nuclear physicists. Each day concludes with informal discussions in a welcoming atmosphere that encourages collaboration and deeper connections among participants.
The lecturers of the TOPTIER-CNSSS26 include,
- Petr Navratil (TRIUMF/LLNL), "Ab Initio Calculations of Nuclear Reactions (TBC)"
- Su Houng Lee (Yonsei), "Quark Model (TBC)"
- (TBC), “Experimental Study on Hadron Physics”
- Noritake Shimizu (CNS, U of Tokyo), “Nuclear Shell Model (TBC)”
- Haozhao Liang (University of Tokyo), "Machine Learning and Quantum Computing for Nuclear Structure”
- Magnus Mager (CERN) “Quantum Sensing Detector (TBC)”
- Bradley Sherill (MSU/NSCL), “Overview of FRIB and Recent Results (TBC)“
- (TBC), "Overview of RIBF and Related Topics"
- Taeksu Shin (IBS), "Overview of RAON and New Opportunities"
- (TBC), "Soft Skills (TBC)"
Continuing the tradition of previous Summer Schools, this year’s program will include Young Scientist Sessions, where Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers are invited to share their research. Outstanding presenters will receive the “TOPTIER-CNSSS Young Scientist Awards,” and certificates of achievement. Among the awardees, the most exceptional presentation will be recognized with the ANPhA prize for Young Scientists.
We intend to offer limited financial support for accommodation and travel expenses, prioritizing participants who deliver oral presentations. If you wish to apply for support, please register by July 1.
We look forward to welcoming you to the school.
With best regards
TOPTIER-CNSSS26 Organizing Committee
