Paolo Branchini is Research Director at INFN Roma Tre and Corresponding Member of the Accademia delle Scienze of the Istituto di Bologna.
With a career spanning over three decades in experimental particle physics, he has contributed extensively to major international collaborations, including Belle II at KEK, CERN experiments, and the development of advanced radiation detectors and data acquisition systems. His work bridges fundamental research and interdisciplinary applications, notably in cultural heritage preservation through innovative X-ray fluorescence and portable diagnostic technologies.
Beyond his scientific achievements, he has held several key institutional roles: National Coordinator of the Belle II experiment for INFN, Member of the Financial Board and Institutional Board of Belle II, advisor to the Italian Ministry of Education and Research on STEM disciplines and Artificial Intelligence, and Member of the Scientific Technical Committee of the Italian Space Agency. He also served as Board Member of GARR Consortium and is currently on the Board of Directors of INVALSI.
His interests include the advancement of detector technologies, the integration of artificial intelligence in research and education, and the promotion of knowledge transfer between fundamental science and society.