CEO
Cambridge GaN Devices
Dr. Giorgia Longobardi, CEO of Cambridge GaN Devices is an experienced engineer with international practice working on GaN power devices design and characterisation. As the inventor of high impact patents in the field of GaN power devices, Giorgia made the unique blend of academic and business know-how one of her biggest strengths.
During her PhD in power devices at Cambridge University, Giorgia worked on international projects with top semiconductor companies, through which, she learned about different cultures operating in this field and gained experience managing and budgeting multi-partner projects. Before that, Giorgia led the GaN power devices team at the engineering department at Cambridge University.
As a result of her outstanding work, she received the RAEng Engineers Trust Young Engineer of the Year from the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2019; a distinguished award given to engineers in full-time higher education, research, or industrial employment who have demonstrated excellence in their early career stages.
Curious and knowledgeable, Giorgia leads an experienced team of passionate people working with enthusiasm and continuous drive to do things better. She never forgets why she founded CGD: to change how energy is used and protect the environment with efficient power electronics.
She is a member of the energy management committee at PSMA (power Sources manufacturers association) and Strategic Advisory Board at the Henry Royce Institute for materials.
Giorgia regularly supports initiatives in favour of the environment within and outside her working hours. She is an active and keen promoter of women in engineering and entrepreneurship, for which she gave several talks at high schools and universities around the world.
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
11:05 AM – 11:30 AM ET