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Irene Fonseca is a Full Professor of Mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), where she also holds the Kavčić-Moura Professorship in Mathematics. She is Director of the Center for Nonlinear Analysis and has served as President-Elect of SIAM (2012–2013) and Vice-President of the American Mathematical Society (2024–2027). Her research focuses on calculus of variations, geometric measure theory, partial differential equations, and their applications to materials science and image processing.
- Education:
- Licenciatura in Mathematics, University of Lisbon (1980)
- MS (1983) and PhD (1985) in Mathematics, University of Minnesota
- Affiliations:
- Mellon College of Science (CMU)
- Center for Nonlinear Analysis (CMU)
Her work addresses properties of novel materials, phase transitions, fracture mechanics, and image reconstruction. Over 140 peer-reviewed papers and 2 books highlight her contributions. Key awards include the AWM-SIAM Sonia Kovalevsky Lecture (2006), the International Society for the Interaction of Mechanics and Mathematics Senior Prize (2022), and knighthood in Portugal’s Military Order of St. James (1997).
Notable research includes:
- Epitaxial film growth dynamics
- Homogenization techniques in materials science
- Mathematical models for dislocations and defects in solids
She mentors over 40 postdocs and students, fostering international collaborations through affiliations with institutions worldwide. Her leadership in professional societies and advocacy for women in mathematics further amplify her global impact.
