Alberto Cavallin
About Alberto Cavallin
Alberto Cavallin is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2015. He holds advanced degrees in Condensed Matter Physics from the University of Trieste and has experience as a researcher at several prestigious institutions, including the Max Planck Institute and EPFL.
Work at European Patent Office
Alberto Cavallin has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) as a Patent Examiner since 2015. In this role, he evaluates patent applications, ensuring compliance with legal and technical standards. His expertise contributes to the examination process, assisting in the determination of patentability and the protection of intellectual property rights across Europe.
Education and Expertise
Alberto Cavallin holds a Laurea and Laurea Magistrale in Condensed Matter Physics from the University of Trieste, where he studied from 2004 to 2009. He further advanced his education by completing a PhD at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) from 2009 to 2013. His academic background provides a strong foundation in physics, which is essential for his current role in patent examination.
Background
Alberto Cavallin's educational journey began at Liceo Scientifico Statale 'Jacopo da Ponte,' where he achieved Maturità Scientifica from 1999 to 2004. He then attended Lakes High School and Pierce Community College for one year in 2002-2003. His academic path led him to significant research positions, including a post-doctoral role at the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics from 2013 to 2015 and a research and teaching assistant position at EPFL from 2009 to 2013.
Previous Research Experience
Before joining the European Patent Office, Alberto Cavallin gained valuable research experience as a post-doctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics in Halle an der Saale from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a research and teaching assistant at EPFL from 2009 to 2013, where he contributed to both academic research and student education.
Master Thesis at Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste
Alberto Cavallin completed his master thesis at Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste from 2008 to 2009. This experience provided him with practical insights into the field of condensed matter physics, enhancing his research skills and understanding of synchrotron radiation applications.