Alessandro Portaluri
Visiting Professor of Mathematics
Affiliation: Visiting
Education: Laurea degree University of Pisa; PhD University of Genova
Research Areas: Maslov index, spectral flow, N-body problem, N-vortex problem

Alessandro Portaluri received a Laurea in Matematica from the Università di Pisa; a PhD in Matematica e Applicazioni from the Università di Genova; and did postdoc work at Università di Milano-Bicocca.
Portaluri is interested in developing an index theory for regular and singular differential operators through spectral flow formulae. His main focus is to detect stability and instability for (quasi) periodic motions of vortex cristals for the N-vortex problem and relative equilibria in the N-body problem through variational indices. He also works on ecological and population dynamical modeling
Courses Taught
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This course presents the basic principles of calculus by examining functions and their derivatives and integrals with a special emphasis placed on the utilitarian nature of the subject material. Since the derivative measures the instantaneous rate of change of a function and the definite integral measures the total accumulation of a function over an interval, these two ideas form the basis for nearly all mathematical formulas in science, engineering, economics, and other fields. This course also provides instruction in how to model situations in order to solve problems. Applications include graphing, and maximizing and minimizing functions. In addition to two weekly lectures, students attend a weekly recitation focused on applications. Placement into Calculus with Applications is decided by discussion with mentors and the results of a mathematics placement examination. This course focuses on the needs of students in science and engineering.
Prerequisite: MATH-UH 1000B or MATH-UH 1002, MATH-UH 1005 or Math Proficiency Assessment
Previously taught: Summer 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Summer 2 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Yassir Dinar - MW 12:45 - 14:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Yassir Dinar - MW 08:30 - 09:45 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Karam Fayad - TR 12:45 - 14:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Alessandro Portaluri - MW 15:35 - 16:50 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
W 17:00 - 18:15 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
W 17:00 - 18:15 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
W 17:00 - 18:15 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
W 17:00 - 18:15 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Summer 2025;
4 Weeks
Karam Fayad - MTR 13:30 - 15:00; MTRF 09:00 - 12:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
MW 12:45 - 14:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
MW 08:30 - 09:45 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
Karam Fayad - MW 15:35 - 16:50 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
Alessandro Portaluri - MW 17:00 - 18:15 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
Michele Pavon - TR 17:00 - 18:15 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
Michele Pavon - TR 09:55 - 11:10 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
Alessandro Portaluri - TR 12:45 - 14:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
F 08:00 - 09:15 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
F 08:00 - 09:15 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
F 14:20 - 15:35 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
F 14:20 - 15:35 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
F 14:20 - 15:35 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
Yasmeen Elashi - F 08:00 - 09:15 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
F 14:20 - 15:35 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
F 08:00 - 09:15 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
Karam Fayad - MW 12:45 - 14:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
- Majors > Biology
- Majors > Biology > Brain and Cognitive Science Specialization
- Majors > Chemistry
- Majors > Civil Engineering
- Majors > Civil Engineering > Required Math and Science Courses
- Majors > Computer Science
- Majors > Electrical Engineering > Required Math and Science Courses
- Majors > General Engineering
- Majors > Mathematics
- Majors > Mechanical Engineering > Required Math and Science Courses
- Majors > Physics
- Minors > Applied Mathematics
- Minors > Engineering
- Minors > Natural Science
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
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This course explores functions of several variables and has applications to science and engineering. Specific topics include: vectors in the plane and space; partial derivatives with applications; double and triple integrals; spherical and cylindrical coordinates; surface and line integrals; and divergence, gradient, and curl. In addition, the theorems of Gauss and Stokes are rigorously introduced.
Prerequisite: MATH-UH 1012 or equivalent
Previously taught: Summer 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Summer 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Summer 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Summer 2 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Tej-eddine Ghoul - TR 14:10 - 15:25 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Michele Pavon - TR 09:55 - 11:10 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Michele Pavon - TR 15:35 - 16:50 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
F 09:25 - 10:40 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
F 10:50 - 12:05 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
F 10:50 - 12:05 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
F 15:45 - 17:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
F 14:20 - 15:35 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Alessandro Portaluri - MW 09:55 - 11:10 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Elena Beretta - MW 14:10 - 15:25 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Summer 2025;
4 Weeks
Tej-eddine Ghoul - MTWR 13:00 - 14:15; MTWRF 09:00 - 12:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Summer 2025;
4 Weeks
Pierre Youssef - MWF 14:20 - 16:00; MTRF 09:00 - 12:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
F 10:50 - 12:05 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
F 15:45 - 17:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
R 17:00 - 18:15 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
Tej-eddine Ghoul - TR 09:55 - 11:10 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
Yves Le Jan - TR 15:35 - 16:50 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
Federico Camia - MW 09:55 - 11:10 Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
- Core Curriculum > Quantitative Reasoning
- Majors > Biology
- Majors > Biology > Brain and Cognitive Science Specialization
- Majors > Chemistry
- Majors > Civil Engineering
- Majors > Civil Engineering > Required Math and Science Courses
- Majors > Electrical Engineering > Required Math and Science Courses
- Majors > General Engineering
- Majors > Mathematics
- Majors > Mechanical Engineering > Required Math and Science Courses
- Majors > Physics
- Minors > Applied Mathematics
- Minors > Natural Science
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks