Alberto Loi
About Alberto Loi
Alberto Loi is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, with a background in electronic engineering and extensive research experience in hybrid electronics and printed electronics. He has previously held positions at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre and Eurecat - Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya, among others.
Current Role at European Patent Office
Alberto Loi has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2019. In this role, he evaluates patent applications and ensures compliance with patent laws and regulations. His work contributes to the examination process, helping to determine the patentability of inventions in various technical fields.
Previous Experience at European Commission
Before joining the European Patent Office, Alberto Loi worked as a Trainee at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre from 2014 to 2015. During this one-year tenure in Ispra, he gained experience in research and development, contributing to projects that align with the European Union's scientific and technological objectives.
Research Background at Eurecat
Alberto Loi served as a Researcher at Eurecat - Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya from 2015 to 2019. In Mataró, he focused on advanced research in printed electronics, specializing in digital printing techniques and the fabrication of printed temperature sensors and heaters. His work contributed to the development of innovative technologies in the field.
Educational Qualifications
Alberto Loi holds a Master's degree in Electronic Engineering for Biomedical Systems from the University of Bologna, which he completed from 2005 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Cagliari between 2002 and 2005. Additionally, he completed his secondary education at Liceo Classico G.M. Dettori in Cagliari, achieving a Diploma di Liceo Classico from 1997 to 2002.
Postdoctoral Research Experience
Alberto Loi conducted postdoctoral research at the Joint Research Centre, focusing on the characterization and modeling of organic photovoltaic modules under aging conditions. He also worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Cagliari for seven months in 2014, further enhancing his expertise in the field of electronics and renewable energy technologies.