Paul Scheier

Paul Scheier is a Professor at the Department of Ion Physics and Applied Physics, Faculty for Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics, University Innsbruck, Austria. He has held leadership roles including Head of the Institute for Ion Physics and Applied Physics (2008–2012) and Chair of the research center "Ion and Plasma Physics / Applied Physics" since 2005.

• PhD in Natural Science (University Innsbruck, 1988)
• Master in Natural Science (University Innsbruck, 1986)

His research spans atomic and molecular physics, focusing on helium nanodroplets, fullerene interactions, cold physics, and ionization processes. Collaborative work with institutions like the University of Giessen and University of Hawaii has yielded insights into cluster dynamics and quantum phenomena.

Recent publications (2010–2018) highlight trends in cold physics, ionization, and computational modeling of nanoscale interactions. Key subfields include fullerene spectroscopy, hydrogen storage, and superfluidity.

• SASP Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievements (2016)
• Award for Scientific Achievements of Innsbruck (2008)
• Award for Scientific Excellence of Liechtenstein (2003)
• APART scholarship (1997–2000)
• Fritz-Kohlrausch Preis (1990)
• Fulbright scholarship (1987)