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Lorenzo Marrucci

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Professor of physics and Vice Rector for Research at the Università Federico II of Naples, Lorenzo Marrucci has co-authored almost 300 scientific articles and five patents on a variety of topics, ranging from complex materials to quantum photonics and structured light. He is known for his invention of the “q-plate”, a device that allows generating orbital angular momentum from polarization manipulations. Marrucci has coordinated several national and international research projects, including an European Research Council Advanced Grant, and held various academic-management positions.