Antonio La Gatta

Head of Scientific Research and Expert in Technological Innovation, Prime Minister’s Office

Antonio La Gatta, born in 1970, is an electronics engineer specialising in technological innovation and scientific research. He graduated from the University of Naples Federico II and has collaborated with international research institutions, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the US Naval Research Laboratory. He has served as Chairman at international conferences and has received numerous awards in the biomedical, energy and defence sectors. He has taught courses on quantum mechanics and the implementation of cryptographic algorithms, amongst others. He has developed patents in the fields of energy and medical devices, collaborating with prestigious organisations such as Ferrari, ENEA and Texas Tech University, and has led numerous innovative research projects.