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Antonio Ponno is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Padua, specializing in Mathematical Physics. He has been in this position since November 2014, following a Researcher tenure at the same institution from 2006-2014 and a postdoctoral position at the University of Milan from 2002-2006.
His academic journey includes a Master's Degree in Physics from Sapienza University of Rome (1998) and a PhD in Physics from the University of Padua (2002).
Professor Ponno's research primarily focuses on Hamiltonian Systems, with particular expertise in the Fermi-Pasta-Ulam problem and related models. His work explores the connections between nonlinear dynamics, statistical mechanics, and integrable systems. He investigates how energy transfers through complex systems, the relationship between the Fermi-Pasta-Ulam model and integrable approximations like the Toda lattice, and the emergence of macroscopic behavior from microscopic dynamics. His research spans both classical and quantum mechanical systems, with applications ranging from molecular dynamics to wave phenomena.
Analysis of his recent publications (2020-2024) reveals a continued strong focus on the Fermi-Pasta-Ulam problem and its connections to integrable systems. His work demonstrates sophisticated mathematical techniques applied to fundamental questions in statistical mechanics, with recent papers examining energy cascade phenomena, Burgers turbulence in lattice systems, and the thermodynamic limit of adiabatic invariants. He has also applied his expertise in nonlinear dynamics to diverse areas including epidemiological modeling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professor Ponno maintains an active research program with consistent publications in prestigious journals including Physical Review E, Journal of Statistical Physics, and Communications in Mathematical Physics.
He teaches 'Istituzioni di Fisica Matematica' for undergraduate Physics students and 'Mathematical Physics' for Master's students at the University of Padua. His courses cover dynamical systems, Hamiltonian mechanics, and mathematical methods in physics, with detailed lecture notes that reflect his research expertise.
Professor Ponno collaborates extensively with researchers including Giancarlo Benettin, Marco Gallone, and Stefano Ruffo, demonstrating strong research networks in mathematical physics both within Italy and internationally.
