Silvia Pani

Dr. Silvia Pani is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Radiation Physics at the University of Surrey, part of the School of Mathematics and Physics. She holds a Laurea in Physics from the University of Trieste (1996) and a PhD in Physics (2001). Her career includes postdoctoral work on synchrotron beamlines, a Marie Curie Fellowship at University College London (2004), and roles at Queen Mary University of London and Barts NHS Trust. She joined Surrey's Physics Department in 2008 and became Senior Lecturer in 2017.

• Roles: Programme Director (MSc Medical Physics), Radiation Protection Supervisor
• Education: Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (2010)

Research focuses on X-ray imaging techniques for medical and security applications, including breast imaging, quantitative spectroscopic methods, and adaptation of synchrotron techniques to laboratory settings. Key collaborations involve institutions like Rutherford Appleton Labs, University of Manchester, and the Home Office.

Publications emphasize hyperspectral detectors, scatter-free imaging, and CT optimization. Her work combines detector development with clinical applications, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy while reducing radiation dose.