Marco Pinto

Dr. Marco Pinto is a Researcher at the Chair of Experimental Physics and Medical Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München under Prof. Dr. Katia Parodi. His work focuses on advancing radiation therapy techniques, particularly in proton and carbon ion therapy, with emphasis on range verification using prompt gamma detection and positron emission tomography (PET). He contributes to space missions such as JUICE and BepiColombo, analyzing radiation environments in planetary systems and developing instrumentation for in-situ measurements.

Research interests include medical physics applications in proton beam monitoring, small animal irradiation platforms (SIRMIO project), and radiation effects in space exploration. His expertise spans detector design, computational modeling, and experimental validation of therapeutic and space radiation systems. Collaborations extend to missions exploring Mercury and Jupiter's icy moons, addressing challenges in radiation dosimetry and particle physics.

Key projects include developing spherical in-beam PET systems for real-time range monitoring and optimizing treatment plans using prompt gamma imaging. His work bridges clinical oncology with space science, advancing technologies for both medical and planetary research domains.

Advising focuses on interdisciplinary projects combining medical imaging and radiation physics. He collaborates with international teams on missions like BepiColombo and JUICE, contributing to radiation monitoring systems and environmental analyses. His lab, part of the SIRMIO initiative, pioneers preclinical proton therapy tools for small animal studies.