Annalisa Buffa

Mathematician specializing in mathematics

Annalisa Buffa - Mathematician specializing in mathematics
Born

February 14th, 1973
52 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Italy

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Annalisa Buffa is an Italian mathematician who has contributed to the field of mathematics, particularly in the area of partial differential equations and mathematical modeling. Buffa completed a degree in mathematics and furthered her education with advanced studies. A significant part of the work includes the development and analysis of mathematical methods applied to physical problems. In addition to research, Buffa has been involved in teaching and has held various academic positions at universities in Italy, impacting the education of future mathematicians.

Contributions to partial differential equations

Development of mathematical models

Academic positions in Italian universities

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