Dr. Andre Noll Barreto is a seasoned technologist and researcher with over 20 years of experience in telecommunications, specializing in 6G, 5G, wireless/optical technologies, and intellectual property. Dr. Barreto is a Head of Patents at Licks Attorneys, applying his deep expertise in wireless communications and intellectual property to support innovation and patent development.

Throughout his career, Dr. Barreto has held prominent roles at leading organizations such as Nokia, Barkhausen Institut, and INDT. At Nokia, he served as a Senior Research Specialist, focusing on cutting-edge research in wireless communications. During his tenure at Barkhausen Institut, he led projects on advanced wireless technologies, including joint communications and sensing, physical-layer security, and through-the-earth communications. His academic contributions include serving as a Professor at the Universidade de Brasília, where he taught and coordinated research projects in wireless and optical communications.

Dr. Barreto holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Technische Universität Dresden and a Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro. He is fluent in English, Portuguese, German, French, and Spanish, and is an IEEE Senior Member. Dr. Barreto is passionate about advancing wireless and optical communications, and he enjoys collaborating with researchers and industry partners to push the boundaries of technology.