I grew up in Roseto degli Abruzzi, a beautiful town on Italy’s Adriatic Sea. I earned my Doctorate in Mathematics from the University of L'Aquila, close to my hometown. In 2014, I moved to the United States for a postdoctoral fellowship at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Since Fall 2016, I have been teaching at Emory University and building my career as a teaching professor.

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At Emory, I teach and revise 200- and 300-level mathematics courses, design innovative online course versions, mentor undergraduate research, and guide students in their academic and professional development. I also mentor new instructors, fostering an environment of collaboration and growth.

 

My disciplinary research focuses on numerical analysis, global optimization, differential equations, and numerical linear algebra. I am particularly interested in solving problems that merge theoretical insights with applied challenges, requiring the development of novel analytical and computational techniques.

 

Since Spring 2019, I have been collaborating with Emory dance professor Lori Teague on an interdisciplinary research project, Mathematics through Movement. This initiative integrates movement into math education, aiming to actively engage students, captivate those outside the sciences, and bridge the gap between the arts and sciences. Our work emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and fostering a sense of community, offering a unique perspective on learning mathematics.