Roberto Pugno
About Roberto Pugno
Roberto Pugno is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, specializing in Optics. He has extensive experience in research and patent examination, having worked in various scientific roles across Europe and the United States.
Work at European Patent Office
Roberto Pugno has worked at the European Patent Office (EPO) as a Patent Examiner since 2018. He previously held the same position at the EPO from 2008 to 2018, accumulating a total of ten years of experience in The Hague Area, Netherlands, before relocating to Munich Area, Germany. His role involves examining patent applications, particularly in the field of Optics, and he has experience in the Opposition Division in Applied Physics.
Education and Expertise
Roberto Pugno holds a Master's degree in Astrophysics from Università degli Studi di Padova, where he studied from 1985 to 1994. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Plasma and High-Temperature Physics from the same university, completing his studies from 1995 to 1998. Additionally, he has a Master's degree in Plasma and High-Temperature Physics from 1994 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his specialization in Optics as a patent examiner.
Background
Roberto Pugno has a diverse background in research and academia. He served as a Research Scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics from 1999 to 2008. Prior to that, he was a PhD student at Consorzio RFX from 1995 to 1997. His international experience includes roles as a Visiting Scientist at various institutions, including KTH in Sweden, UC San Diego in the United States, and CEA in France.
Research Experience
Roberto Pugno has engaged in significant research activities throughout his career. He worked as a Visiting Research Scientist at UC San Diego from 2005 to 2006 and at CCFE in the UK in 2001. His research contributions also include a month-long position at KTH in 1998 and a two-month stint at CEA in 1997. His work has spanned various aspects of Plasma Physics and Energy technologies.
Academic Qualifications
Roberto Pugno's academic qualifications include a high school diploma in Physical Sciences from Liceo Scientifico Filippo Lussana, which he completed from 1979 to 1984. He also attended the International Advanced School Leonardo da Vinci in Bologna, Italy, where he achieved doctorates in philosophy from 1996 to 1998. His extensive education has equipped him with a robust understanding of complex scientific principles.