Antonio La Gatta, born in 1970, is an electrical engineer specializing 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 US Naval Research Laboratory. He has served as chairman at international conferences and has been the recipient of numerous awards in the biomedical, energy and defense fields. He has taught courses on quantum mechanics and implementation of cryptography algorithms, among others. He has developed patents in the fields of energy and medical devices, collaborating with such prestigious entities as Ferrari, ENEA and Texas Tech University, and has led numerous innovative research projects.