Cecilia VERNIA

Cecilia VERNIA is a Full Professor at the Department of Physical, Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. Her research spans statistical mechanics, mathematical physics, and interdisciplinary applications in biomedical and social sciences. She teaches courses such as Rational Mechanics for Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, and Stochastic Methods for Simulations in Mathematics.

Her research focuses on complex systems, including spin glasses, synchronization phenomena, and the application of statistical mechanics to social dynamics. Notable contributions include studies on immigrant integration, health screening campaigns, and the analysis of electrocardiographic (ECG) data for mortality risk assessment.

Recent work includes investigations into uphill diffusions in multi-species systems, peer-to-peer effects in pharmaceutical R&D, and the development of machine-learning models for biomedical data. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects combining theoretical physics, data analysis, and clinical applications.

Cecilia VERNIA is actively involved in academic service, including curriculum design and the supervision of graduate students. Her teaching emphasizes foundational mechanics and stochastic methods, reflecting her expertise in bridging theoretical concepts with real-world applications.