Antonio Trifiro'

Antonio Trifiro' is an Associate Professor at the University of Messina, Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Physical Sciences and Earth Sciences, with a specialization in Experimental Physics of Fundamental Interactions and Applications (PHYS-01/A). He has served as Associate Professor since November 1, 2014, and holds multiple leadership roles including Manager of the linear electron accelerator at the University of Messina and Manager of the TECNA Territorio Research Center.

His research focuses on experimental nuclear and particle physics, with particular emphasis on heavy ion collisions, accelerator physics, and radiation processing. He leads the Messina group for the ALICE experiment at CERN's LHC and serves on the Users Committee of the Southern National Laboratories (INFN). His work spans fundamental research on particle interactions and applied research in radiation processing technologies.

Analysis of his recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a strong focus on heavy ion collision physics at the LHC, particularly through the ALICE experiment. His research examines particle production mechanisms, quark-gluon plasma properties, and detector development. He also maintains significant involvement in educational outreach, particularly through the Extreme Energy Event Project which engages high school students in cosmic ray research.

As a scientific leader, Trifiro' manages multiple research initiatives including the FUSION experiment (2023-2025) for Messina and Catania, and previously directed the Linear Electron Accelerator at the University of Messina (2013-2022) and the TECNA Research Center. His laboratory work centers on radiation processing applications and linear electron accelerator technologies.

His educational background includes a PhD in Physics (Nuclear Curriculum) from the University of Messina (2000) and a Laurea Cum Laude in Physics from the same institution (1996). He teaches courses in nuclear physics and particle physics, including 'Istituzioni di Fisica Nucleare' and 'Laboratorio di Fisica Nucleare e Particellare'.