Hello! My name is Laura Moreno Martínez, and I am currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Alicante (UA).

My research focuses on the development and application of advanced numerical methods to simulate complex physical phenomena, a field commonly known as computational mechanics. These methods are invaluable for studying a wide range of problems, from simulating blood flow through the aorta of a heart and analyzing wind flows around buildings to reproducing landslides and avalanches.

I earned my degree in Mathematics at the University of Alicante, where I discovered my passion for applied mathematics. Later, I completed a Master's degree specializing in mathematical modeling for the numerical simulation of physical phenomena at the University of Santiago de Compostela. During my PhD at the Technical University of Catalunya (UPC), I focused on developing mathematical models to simulate highly elastic viscoelastic flows, a type of fluid that is particularly challenging to simulate due to the complexity of the governing equations. My postdoctoral experience includes positions at the University of Padua (Italy) and the Institut für Statik und Dynamik at the Technical University of Braunschweig (Germany), where I worked on numerical simulations of structures subjected to extreme natural phenomena.

In teaching, I deliver calculus courses for various engineering disciplines, including aerospace engineering, telecommunications, and robotics. My teaching approach combines mathematical theory with practical applications, aiming to help students understand the utility of mathematics in solving real-world problems.

Additionally, I am an active member of the Kratos Multiphysics community, where I contribute to the development of this open-source simulation software, written in C++ and Python, and focused on advanced computational mechanics.

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