Luigi Ambrosio

Luigi Ambrosio is a distinguished Professor of Mathematics at Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa, Italy, where he has been employed since 1997. Previously, he served as Full Professor at the University of Pavia (1995-1997), University of Benevento (1994-1995), and Associate Professor at the University of Pisa (1992-1994).

His research focuses on:

• Calculus of variations
• Partial differential equations
• Geometric measure theory

Ambrosio's scholarly work demonstrates exceptional depth in mathematical analysis, particularly in the connections between measure theory, calculus of variations, and partial differential equations. His research has established foundational results in areas such as functions of bounded variation, Γ-convergence, and optimal mass transportation, influencing multiple generations of mathematicians.

His publication record spans over three decades, with significant contributions including two influential books and numerous high-impact journal articles that have shaped contemporary mathematical research in his fields of expertise.

Among his notable honors:

• 1991 Bortolozzi Prize of Unione Matematica Italiana
• 1996 National Prize for Mathematics and Mechanics
• 1999 Caccioppoli Prize
• 2003 Fermat Prize of the University of Toulouse
• 2019 Balzan Prize in Mathematics (Theory of Partial Differential Equations)

Ambrosio has served in editorial roles for prestigious journals including Journal of the European Mathematical Society, Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis, and Geometric and Functional Analysis. He has been an invited speaker at major international mathematics conferences, including the International Congress of Mathematicians. His teaching encompasses advanced topics such as Γ-convergence, Measure Theory, Non Linear PDE's, and Optimal Mass Transportation.