Barbara Fantechi
Barbara Fantechi is an Italian mathematician. Her research area is algebraic geometry. She is a professor at the International School for Advanced Studies in Italy. Education. Fantechi received her Laurea from the University of Pisa in 1988, with thesis "Secanti di varietà proiettive e applicazioni". Her doctoral advisor was Fabrizio Catanese, after whom the Catanese surface is named. Honors and Awards. In 2018, Fantechi received the Prof. Luigi Tartufari award from the Accademia dei Lincei. She was awarded the MSRI Chancellor's Professorship for 2017-2018.