Rolf-Dieter Heuer

Rolf-Dieter Heuer is a physicist from Germany who served as the Director General of CERN, the world's largest particle physics laboratory, from 2009 to 2015. He played a key role in advancing scientific research into fundamental particles and forces, overseeing major experiments like the discovery of the Higgs boson. With a strong background in high-energy physics, Heuer contributed to international collaborations that deepen our understanding of the universe’s basic building blocks. His leadership helped ensure CERN remained at the forefront of scientific discovery, fostering international cooperation and technological innovation in fundamental physics.