Toms Torims, External Science Adviser to the President of Latvia, is senior engineer in Accelerator Technologies at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). He is responsible for the development of innovative particle accelerator technologies and leads large-scale international scientific projects, shaping the strategic directions of cutting-edge research and development. Previously, Toms Torims served as a professor at Riga Technical University, a research associate at CERN, and Latvia's representative to the organisation. In addition to his work as a professor and science diplomacy, T. Torims conducts research in the field of the latest production technologies, with a particular focus on the application of particle accelerators in medicine and industry. He has experience in business, public administration, science and research, as well as in the work of international institutions. Prof. Torims has led a number of international research projects and has been active in major scientific collaborations. He is fluent in five languages.
Mr Toms Torims
Education
2006 – Doctor of Engineering, Riga Technical University
2003 – Master of Social Sciences, European Studies, University of Latvia
2001 – Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Riga Technical University
1999 – Qualification of Engineer, Riga Technical University
Languages
- Latvian
- English
- Russian
- French
- Italian
Professional activity
From 2025 – Senior Engineer for Accelerator Technology Development at CERN
2017–2025 – Scientific Associate at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Latvian representative at CERN
2022–2023 – Member of the Daugavpils University Council
2019–2023 – External Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia on scientific cooperation
2017–2018 – Adviser to the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia on Science
2008–2025 – Researcher, Teaching Fellow and Professor at Riga Technical University
2005–2016 – European Commission official, EU maritime safety inspector, The Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
2003–2005 – Latvian Register of Fishing Vessels, State Fisheries Administration, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Latvia
1996–2003 – Executive Director of Ltd. ‘Rēdertehserviss’
Awards
2023 – Baltic Assembly Medal
2023 – Riga Technical University Honorary Graduate
2021 – Officer of the Order of the Three Stars
2021 – Certificate of Merit from the Ministry of Education and Science
2018 – Certificate of Acknowledgement of the Ministry of Education and Science