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Daniel Mazzone is a prominent physicist known for his significant contributions to condensed matter physics, particularly in the study of quantum effects in strongly correlated electron materials. He is currently affiliated with the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland.

Education and Early Career
Dr. Mazzone obtained his Ph.D. from ETH Zurich, where his research focused on the interplay of intertwined degrees of freedom in various quantum materials. His doctoral thesis provided foundational insights that propelled his career in condensed matter physics.

Research and Contributions
Dr. Mazzone's research primarily revolves around the quantum effects in strongly correlated electron systems. He employs advanced X-ray and neutron scattering techniques to explore these phenomena. His work has yielded profound insights into heavy fermion materials and correlated transition-metal oxides.

Key Research Highlights

 * Quantum Effects in Correlated Electron Materials: Dr. Mazzone's pioneering studies have uncovered new scientific understanding of heavy fermion materials and correlated transition-metal oxides.
 * Technical Innovations: He has played a crucial role in the commissioning of various large-scale neutron and X-ray spectrometers, leveraging innovative technical approaches and developing sophisticated data reduction and analysis software.
 * Experimental Challenges: His research has addressed significant experimental challenges, including precise measurement of small magnetic moments at extreme low temperatures and high magnetic fields, and conducting neutron scattering experiments under uniaxial pressure with very low sample masses.

Notable Awards
In 2024, Dr. Mazzone was awarded the thirteenth Erwin Félix Lewy Bertaut Prize. This prestigious award was given in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of condensed matter physics, particularly his advancements in understanding quantum effects in strongly correlated electron materials.

Selected Publications
Dr. Mazzone has an extensive publication record, with numerous articles published in high-impact scientific journals. Some of his notable works include:
 * "Strong Superexchange in a Nickelate Revealed by Resonant Inelastic X-Ray Scattering" - Physical Review Letters (2021)
 * "Charge Density Waves in Cuprate Superconductors Beyond the Critical Doping" - npj Quantum Materials (2021)
 * "Strongly Correlated Charge Density Wave in Evidenced by Doping-Dependent Phonon Anomaly" - Physical Review Letters (2020)
 * "Crystal Structure and Phonon Softening in" - Physical Review B (2015)
 * "Fully Gapped Superconductivity in the Topological Superconductor" - Physical Review B (2016)
 * "Giant Phonon Anomalies in the Proximate Kitaev Quantum Spin Liquid α-RuCl3" - Nature Communications (2021)

Professional Affiliations
Dr. Mazzone is a member of the Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging at the Paul Scherrer Institut.