Guidoboni inducted into European Academy of Sciences and Arts

Maine College of Engineering and Computing Dean Giovanna Guidoboni was officially inaugurated as a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA). 

Guidoboni, elected to the academy in 2022, marked her formal recognition at the inauguration ceremony held in Salzburg, Austria on March 8. 

“As a member of the mathematics community, I deeply appreciate the significance of this achievement and the dedication it represents. This is a tremendous milestone for our university and a testament to the strength of our research community. Congratulations to Dean Guidoboni on this remarkable accomplishment — it reflects the ingenuity, innovation and collaboration that define the University of Maine,” said UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy.

Guidoboni’s election was based on her body of work and contributions to the fields of engineering and computing. Her multidisciplinary research combines principles of mathematics, physics, engineering and physiology to improve precision health care, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of complex conditions, such as glaucoma. 

“Mathematics allows us to translate physics and physiology into computable equations that make it possible to understand why individuals with low blood pressure and high intraocular pressure are nearly four times more likely to develop glaucoma. This knowledge, particularly the clarification of the role of ocular veins, has transformed how the disease is understood and managed,” said Guidoboni. “It has opened new pathways for more accurate diagnosis and more effective treatment.”

Read the full story on the college’s website. 

Contact: Taylor Ward, taylor.ward@maine.edu