My research involves the production of high-energy particles through the process of laser-driven ion acceleration. The interaction of intense, ultra-short laser pulses with matter leads to extreme physical conditions. Matter is ionized instantaneously, and transformed into a plasma, which can support extremely large electric fields arising from local charge separation. These fields are the basis of several innovative schemes for accelerating particle beams, such as Target Normal Sheath Acceleration (TNSA) and Radiation Pressure Acceleration (RPA). This area of research has attracted enormous interest and has shown unique potential for both innovative investigations and applicative purposes, e.g. reducing accelerator size and cancer treatment. This project aims to further advance the laser acceleration of protons and carbon ions by developing new techniques and theoretical knowledge in order to reach higher ion energy with enhanced beam properties. The project is collaborative with ELI Beamlines (Cz), who is sponsoring my studentship.