Alessandra Coscia

Prof. Alessandra Coscia is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences at the University of Parma. She has held teaching appointments since 1998 and lectures in Mathematics, Physics, Management Engineering, and Architecture degree programs. Her research spans Calculus of Variations, focusing on functions of Bounded Variation and regularity of minimizers, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations in pediatric medical research.

• Education: Dr. in Mathematics, University of Turin (1989); Ph.D., SISSA Trieste (1993).
• Academic Appointments: Junior lecturer at the School of Engineering, University of Parma (1993–1998); Associate Professor since 1998.

Her research in Calculus of Variations includes studying existence problems, image reconstruction, fracture mechanics, and current work on regularity of local minimizers for integral functionals. She also led medical research collaborations with the Allergological Department of Parma Hospital and regional hospitals, focusing on data management for pediatric allergies, diabetes, and respiratory diseases.

Scientific awards and honors: None explicitly mentioned. She currently teaches courses such as Mathematical Analysis B and Analysis of Curves and Surfaces for Architecture, with office hours on Tuesdays and by appointment on Mondays and Fridays.