Paolo Tosi is a Full Professor of Physics in the Department of Physics at the University of Trento, Italy, where he leads the Laboratory of Atomic and Molecular Physics. His career spans experimental physics research since 1986, with significant contributions to plasma science and astrochemistry. His educational background includes: PhD in Physics from the University of Innsbruck (1985), focusing on ion-neutral collisions Laurea in Physics (cum laude) from the University of Padova (1980) Professor Tosi specializes in reaction dynamics of molecular systems , ion structure and dynamics , and elementary chemical reaction mechanisms . His work bridges plasma physics for energy applications and molecular astrophysics , with emphasis on astrochemistry relevant to Titan's atmosphere and interstellar media. He employs both experimental techniques like optical spectroscopy and computational modeling to study ion-molecule reactions. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal three dominant research thrusts: CO 2 conversion via nanosecond plasma discharges (with focus on pulse sequencing and dissociation kinetics), astrochemical ion-molecule reactions (particularly isomeric cations in planetary atmospheres), and plasma-catalysis systems analyzed through the PIONEER database. His work consistently connects fundamental reaction dynamics to environmental applications like carbon capture. As a committee member for the European Training Network PIONEER (Horizon 2020) and referee for journals including Nature Catalysis and The Journal of Physical Chemistry, he actively shapes research directions. His laboratory conducts time-resolved plasma diagnostics and collaborates internationally on conferences like the Molecular Beam Symposium.











