Prof. Luís Oliveira e Silva is Full Professor of Physics at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon, Portugal. He is internationally recognised for his pioneering contributions to plasma physics, particularly in the fields of laser-plasma interactions, plasma-based particle acceleration, and astrophysical plasma modelling.

He leads the GoLP (Group for Lasers and Plasmas) and the Extreme Plasma Physics team at IST, and has coordinated several major European research initiatives. His scientific leadership and excellence have been recognised through numerous distinctions, including ERC Advanced Grants, and his election as Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) and of the European Academy of Sciences (EurASc).

🏅 Blaise Pascal Medal in Physics (2024)
Awarded in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to plasma-based particle acceleration and high-intensity laser-plasma interactions.

Prof. Luís Oliveira e Silva has served as Officer of the Physics Division since May 2025, for the mandate May 1st, 2025 – April 30th, 2028 (current and first term, in accordance with the EurASc Bylaws).