Anna Lisa Varri

Dr Anna Lisa Varri is a researcher at the University of Edinburgh's School of Mathematics, specializing in Applied & Computational Mathematics. Her work bridges mathematics and physics, focusing on stellar dynamics and theoretical astrophysics. She holds a PhD in Theoretical Astrophysics from Università degli Studi di Milano. Her research addresses gravitational n-body problems and the behavior of star clusters, leveraging high-performance computing and satellite data from missions like Gaia.

• Education: Undergraduate in Physics (Università degli Studi di Milano), MSc and PhD in Theoretical Astrophysics.

Her key research interests include globular clusters (ancient stellar systems offering clues about galaxy formation) and intermediate-mass black holes, with implications for understanding dark matter and energy. She collaborates with Edinburgh-based teams processing astronomical data.

Future work aims to constrain intermediate-mass black hole existence within globular clusters, contributing to broader astrophysical studies.