Antonio Leaci

Antonio Leaci is a Full Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Physics 'E. De Giorgi', University of Salento. His research focuses on calculus of variations, image segmentation, fractional calculus, and partial differential equations. He has extensively contributed to the study of variational models such as the Blake-Zisserman functional, free discontinuity problems, and fractional Sobolev spaces.

Leaci's work integrates theoretical analysis with applications in image processing, including denoising, inpainting, and color image segmentation. He co-organized notable events like the 77th International School of Mathematics on Variational Analysis (2024) and the 'Singular Nonlinear Problems in Calculus of Variations' conference (2019). His research often intersects nonlinear analysis and mathematical physics, emphasizing rigorous mathematical foundations for real-world problems.

Notable collaborations include work with M. Carriero and F. Tomarelli on variational methods and fractional operators. His frequent publications in journals like Journal of Convex Analysis and Calculus of Variations reflect his deep engagement with mathematical theory and applications.