Antonello Cutolo
Professor of electronics and photonics at the University of Naples Federico II and co-founder of Optoadvance.
Antonello Cutolo is a professor of electronics and photonics at the University of Naples Federico II and co-founder of Optoadvance. He was a visiting professor at Stanford University, a researcher at Duke University, a researcher at the LELA Group, and a researcher at the University of Paris-Sud. The professor is an expert in sensor research and development, with more than 40 years of experience in sensor research and development. He has led (participated in) the optoelectronic fiber optic system project of the Italian Ministry of Education, the railway safety optoelectronic system project, and several projects in the Campania Region of Italy (development of fiber optic sensors for soil moisture detection; construction of nanotechnology laboratories, etc.), and successfully promoted the use of 4 types of sensors (railway detection fiber optic sensors, optical hydrophone systems, earthquake detection optical sensors, and fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors).
His extensive publication record includes notable works on fiber optic chemical sensors, particularly those based on single-walled carbon nanotubes, highlighting the integration of nanomaterials to enhance sensor performance. He has also contributed to the development of microstructured optical fibers filled with carbon nanotubes, addressing their potential in photonic bandgap modification and advanced sensing applications. His work on long-period gratings in new-generation optical fibers has contributed to the advancement of sensing technologies by improving sensitivity and selectivity for a wide range of environmental and industrial measurements.
Cutolo’s research has also been pivotal in regional initiatives within Italy, such as the development of fiber optic sensors for soil moisture detection and the establishment of nanotechnology research facilities in the Campania region. His collaborative efforts with international institutions, including research positions at Stanford University, Duke University, and the University of Paris-Sud, have fostered global advancements in photonics and sensor technologies. With a unique blend of theoretical insight and practical innovation, Professor Cutolo remains at the forefront of optical sensor technology, driving innovations in fields ranging from disaster monitoring to industrial automation and environmental sustainability.
