Thierry Strässle

Thierry Strässle is a Researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland. He holds a PhD in Experimental Physics from ETH Zurich and completed postdoctoral work at Université Pierre & Marie Curie in Paris, specializing in neutron scattering. At PSI since 2005, he oversees the FOCUS time-of-flight spectrometer at the Swiss Spallation Neutron Source (SINQ), focusing on advanced materials under extreme conditions.

• Education: Master's and PhD in Experimental Physics, ETH Zurich
• Key Roles: Chief of Staff (2012), Interim Director (2019-2020), Vice Director (2020 onwards)

Research Interests: His work spans neutron, X-ray, and Raman studies of multiferroic materials, unconventional superconductors, magnetic clusters, and molecular solids under high pressure. This aligns with condensed matter and materials science disciplines.

Leadership & Contributions: Beyond research, he supports PSI's directorate in science policy, economic, and management matters, demonstrating his multifaceted expertise in both academic and administrative domains.