Amelia Barreiro
About Amelia Barreiro
Amelia Barreiro is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction and IT Devices. She has a strong academic background in engineering and physics, with experience as a postdoctoral researcher at prestigious institutions such as Columbia University and the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience.
Work at European Patent Office
Amelia Barreiro has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2014. She works in the directorate that focuses on Human-Computer Interaction and IT Devices. In her role, she participates in oral proceedings as part of the examining division and serves as a chairperson in these divisions. Her responsibilities include evaluating patent applications and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations.
Education and Expertise
Amelia Barreiro has a strong academic background in engineering and physics. She studied at Deutsche Schule Madrid and completed her Abitur in Naturwissenschaften from 1986 to 1998. She earned her MSc in Automatic and Electronic Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid from 1998 to 2002. She furthered her education with an MSc in Electrical Engineering (Microelectronics) at Technische Universität Darmstadt from 2002 to 2005. She achieved her PhD in Condensed Matter Physics at Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona and the Catalan Institute of Nanotechnology from 2005 to 2009.
Research Experience
Before joining the European Patent Office, Amelia Barreiro gained extensive research experience. She worked as a PhD Researcher at IFW Dresden from 2004 to 2006. Following this, she held postdoctoral researcher positions at the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience at TU Delft from 2009 to 2011 and at Columbia University from 2011 to 2014. These roles contributed to her expertise in nanoscience and condensed matter physics.
Professional Background
Amelia Barreiro has a diverse professional background that spans various research institutions and academic settings. Her work experience includes significant roles at prestigious institutions such as the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Columbia University, and IFW Dresden. This varied background has equipped her with a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of science and technology, particularly in the fields of nanotechnology and electrical engineering.