Marco Siciliano

Marco Siciliano is an Assistant Physicist in the Physics Division at Argonne National Laboratory, USA, where he conducts cutting-edge research in experimental nuclear structure physics. He has held postdoctoral positions at CEA Paris-Saclay, France, and INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro, Italy, and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Padova, Italy, in collaboration with INFN.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Experimental Nuclear Physics (Doctor Europaeus), 2014–2018, Università degli Studi di Padova & INFN-Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro, Italy
• Master’s degree in Physics, 2011–2013, Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy & University of Jyväskylä, Finland
• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, 2008–2011, Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy

His research centers on nuclear structure, particularly using gamma-ray spectroscopy with advanced arrays like AGATA, GRETINA, and Gammasphere. He investigates lifetime measurements, shape coexistence, and pairing-quadrupole interplay in neutron-deficient and semi-magic nuclei. His recent work integrates machine learning and modern data analytics to enhance data processing from large gamma-ray spectrometers.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in precision spectroscopy of exotic nuclei near shell closures, with emphasis on lifetime measurements and instrumentation development. His work bridges experimental techniques with theoretical interpretations in nuclear structure physics.

Scientific Awards:

• ANL-PSE Early Investigator Named Award (2022) – Development of MOSAIC for reaction studies at Argonne
• DOE-NP Data Analysis FOA (2021) – Machine learning for GRETINA/GRETA and Gammasphere
• GANIL Thesis Award – For Ph.D. work on tin isotopes near 100Sn

Marco leads and contributes to significant research grants focused on next-generation nuclear instrumentation and data science. He collaborates internationally within major collaborations such as AGATA and OASIS. While no advisees are listed, his role involves mentoring through collaborative research. He is involved in the development of the MOSAIC project at Argonne, aimed at reaction studies, and continues to optimize data production in gamma-ray spectroscopy.

He is actively engaged in experimental teams utilizing national user facilities including Argonne Leadership Computing Facility and advanced detector systems. His work is central to the Physics Division’s mission in discovery science and nuclear structure research.