Valentina Penza
Scientific Collaborator
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Via della Ricerca Scientifica, 1 – ROME – ITALY
Birth Place, Country:
Rome, Italy
Academic Details:
PhD, Astronomy, at Rome University “Tor Vergata” – 2003.
Career overview:
• 2002-2004: Collaboration with Physics Department of Rome University “Tor Vergata”.
• 2004-2005: Research grant at “INAF – Osservatorio Astronomico di Roma”
• 2005-present: Collaboration with Physics Department of Rome University “Tor Vergata”.
• 2005-present: school teacher (maths and science)
Current research:
Spectral reconstructions; solar/stellar cycle proxy study.
Area of expertise:
Radiative transfer in the solar atmosphere; solar and stellar atmosphere models; granulation models.
Area of interests:
Stellar cycle, space weather.
Role in SOLARNET/PRE-EST:
Collaborator
What do you like to do when not doing science?
Writing and reading (about anything!)
What motivated you to choose your field of study/ your professional field?
Curiosity for all open questions and love for maths