Piergiorgio Alotto

Science Attaché at Embassy of Italy in Berlin

Speaker

Piergiorgio Alotto has served as Scientific Attaché at the Embassy of Italy in Berlin since 2023, where he promotes scientific and technological cooperation between Italy and Germany. His work focuses on strengthening bilateral relations in research and innovation, facilitating dialogue between government institutions, universities, research organizations, and industry, and fostering partnerships in strategic scientific and technological fields. He also contributes to initiatives supporting European research cooperation and the international visibility of Italian science and technology.

He is Full Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Padua, where he previously served as Deputy Director of the Department of Industrial Engineering. With an academic career spanning nearly three decades, he has authored more than 170 scientific publications, co-invented several patents, and collaborated extensively with international universities and industrial partners. He is also co-founder of two deep-tech startups.

Combining his experience in science diplomacy, academic leadership, and technology transfer, he has moderated international discussions on research, artificial intelligence, and innovation. He also serves as COO of SIGN, a network of Italian scientists in Germany.