Mathematics Research Groups – UPM
These are the active research groups at the Polytechnic University of Madrid related to Applied and Fundamental Mathematics. Click on each one to display its information.
Architectural Acoustics
Research lines: Building acoustics, sound insulation, virtual acoustic reality technologies, development and characterization of absorbent materials, and sound field analysis.
Website: Official group webpage
Members:
- María de los Ángeles Navacerrada Saturio
- Aurora Melis
- Daniel de la Prida Caballero
- Eduardo Latorre Iglesias
- María Luisa López Ibáñez
- Maria Larrosa Navarro
- Efren Fernández Grande
- Alexander Díaz Chyla
- Valero Pascual Gallego
- Álvaro Pérez Raposo
- David Caballol Bartolomé
- Antonio Pedrero González
- Daniel Rojas Pupo
Contact: For more information, please contact the lead researcher through her profile.
Mathematical Analysis and Applications
Research lines: See the research lines on the website.
Website: Group of Mathematical Analysis and Applications
Members:
- Dolores Barrios Rolanía
- Andrea Tellini
- Juan Carlos García Ardila
- Bernardo de la Calle Ysern
- Luis Maire Martín
- Ana Soledad Meroño Moreno
- Susana Merchán Rubira
- Florencia Anabella Teppa Pannia
- Juan Carlos Sampedro Pascual
- Daniel Luis Rodríguez Vidanes
Contact: You can contact the group via email gi.ama@upm.es or at one of its schools:
- Department of Applied Mathematics to Industrial Engineering, Higher Technical School of Industrial Engineers
- Department of Applied Mathematics to Industrial Engineering, Higher Technical School of Engineering and Industrial Design
- Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science for Civil and Naval Engineering, Higher Technical School of Civil, Canal and Port Engineers
Analysis and Experimentation in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion
Research lines:
- Combustion Process Dynamics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Electrohydrodynamics and electrosprays
- Two-phase flows, drops and bubbles
- Fluid-Thermal MEMS
- Combustion in Microgravity
- Development of advanced laser measurement techniques in fluid mechanics
- Electric propulsion
Website: UPM Observatory – Analysis and Experimentation in Fluid Mechanics and Combustion
Members:
- Ezequiel González Martínez
- Alejandro Millán Merino
- Amable Liñan Martinez
- Alba Dominguez Gonzalez
- Daniel Martínez Ruiz
- Victor Muntean Erhan
- Pedro Gaton Perez
- Roque Corral García
- Francisco José Higuera Antón
- Benigno Lázaro Gómez
- Rafael Rebolo Gómez
- Miguel Hermanns
- Laura Saavedra Lago
Contact: Fluid Mechanics and Aerospace Propulsion Department, Higher Technical School of Aeronautical and Space Engineers, Polytechnic University of Madrid.
Nonlinear Dynamics and Stability in Aerospace Engineering
Research lines:
- Partial Differential Equations
- Boundary layer stability and control
- Formation of structures in nonlinear optics
- Pattern formation
- Gravitational-capillary waves
- Reaction-diffusion problems
- Dynamic problems in turbomachinery
- Thermocapillary problems
Website: Official group webpage
Members:
- Salvador Rodríguez Blanco
- Juan Ángel Martín Bautista
- José Joaquín Sánchez Álvarez
- José Manuel Perales Perales
- María Luisa Rapún Banzo
- María Higuera Torrón
- Soledad Le Clainche Martínez
- Santiago Madruga Sánchez
- Francisco Javier Mancebo Cortés
- José Miguel Pérez Pérez
- Fernando Varas Merida
- Javier Luis González Monge
Contact: Department of Applied Mathematics to Aerospace Engineering, UPM.
Geometry and applications
Research Lines:: geometric design, geometry of differential and difference equations, mathematical physics, geometric measure theory and complex variables, differential geometry, algebraic geometry, singularities of curves and surfaces, number theory
Website: Official group website
Members:
- Benjamin Bode
- Rafael Delgado López
- David Fernández Álvarez
- Leonardo Fernández Jambrina
- Daniel Fox
- David González Álvaro
- Raúl González Molina
- Rafael Hernández Heredero
- Jorge Jiménez Urroz
- Adela Latorre Larrodé
- Javier Martínez Martínez
- David Martínez Torres
- Aberto Navarro Garmendia
- Beatriz Pascual Escudero
- Pablo Portilla Cuadrado
- Alexandre Quesney
- Juan Ángel Rojo Carulli
- Eugenia Rosado María
- Jonatán Sánchez Hernández
- Jaime Santos Rodríguez
- Baldur Sigurdsson
- María Jesús Vázquez Gallo
- Juan Viu Sos
- Alfonso Zamora Saiz
Contact:leonardo.fernandez@upm.es
Decision Analysis and Statistics Group (GADE)
Research lines: Decision support methods, applied statistics and AI in multidisciplinary problems, risk management, data science, machine learning, operations research and multicriteria decision models.
Website: Consorcio Madroño Research Portal
Members:
- Marcos Asensio Hernández
- Raúl Gutiérrez Sanchis
- Ziba Habibi Lashkari
- Josefa Z. Hernández Diego
- Antonio Jiménez Martín (IP)
- Alfonso Mateos Caballero
- Arminda Moreno Díaz
- M. Isabel Rodríguez Galiano
Contact: Prof. Antonio Jiménez Martín – antonio.jimenez@upm.es
Biometry, Biosignals, Security and Smart Mobility Group (GB2S)
Research lines: Cryptobiometry, analysis of physiological biosignals, multimodal biometric databases, applications of smart mobility and security in transportation environments.
Website: Consorcio Madroño Research Portal
Members:
- Rubén Fernández Pozo
- Vicente Jara Vera
- Luis Magdalena Layos
- Lorenzo J. Martín García
- M. José Melcón de Giles
- M. del Carmen Sánchez Ávila (IP)
- Juan José Vinagre Díaz
- Mark Richard Wilby
Contact: Prof. M. del Carmen Sánchez Ávila – carmen.sanchez.avila@upm.es
Mathematical Modeling and Biocomputation Group (GMMB)
Research lines: Combinatorial algorithms in computational biology, complexity theory, deep learning in quantum computing, unconventional computing models and study of graphs and complex networks.
Website: Consorcio Madroño Research Portal
Members:
- J. Alberto de Frutos Velasco
- Jesús G. López de Lacalle
- Sandra M. Gómez Canaval
- José L. López-Presa
- Victor Mitrana
- Bonifacio A. Mozo Velasco (IP)
- Luis M. Pozo Coronado
- José R. Sánchez Couso
- Stanislav Vakaruk
Contact: Prof. Bonifacio A. Mozo Velasco – a.mozo@upm.es
Numerical Simulation Group in Science and Engineering (GSNCI)
Research lines: Advanced numerical simulation for geophysical phenomena (glaciology), modeling of complex physical processes, high-performance developments and validation with experiments.
Website: Information not available.
Members:
- Marina A. Álvarez Alonso
- María I. de Corcuera Labrado
- Unai Letamendía Andrés
- José M. Muñoz Hermosilla
- Francisco J. Navarro Valero (IP)
- Jaime Otero García
- Ricardo Rodríguez Cielos
- José L. Romero Martín
- Valentín de la Rubia Hernández
Contact: Prof. Francisco J. Navarro Valero – francisco.navarro@upm.es
Complex Systems Group
Research lines: Complex network theory, adaptive systems, nonlinear dynamics out of equilibrium, modeling of emergent behavior, applications of complexity methods in engineering.
Website: Information not available.
Members: Specialists in different areas (mathematics, physics, engineering) collaborating on the study of complex systems.
Contact: Department of Applied Mathematics (UPM), via the corresponding Faculty/School.
Dynamic Systems, Learning and Control Group (SISDAC)
Research lines: Robust and adaptive control, reinforcement learning, optimal control theory, integration of AI in nonlinear systems, data-based modeling and applications in drones, robotics or Smart Grids.
Website: Information not available.
Members: Professors and researchers from the field of automation and computing, with experience in control, system dynamics and machine learning.
Contact: Department of Automation, Electronic and Industrial Computer Engineering (ETSI Industriales, UPM).
Numerical Methods and Applications to Aerospace Technology
Research lines: High-speed aerodynamics numerical simulation, finite element/volume methods in structural dynamics, trajectory optimization, analysis of wave propagation in aerospace environments.
Website: Information not available.
Members: Team from the Higher Technical School of Aeronautics and Space dedicated to the application of numerical methods in the aerospace field.
Contact: Department of Applied Mathematics to Aerospace Engineering (ETSI Aeronáutica y del Espacio, UPM).
Mathematical Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Applied to Engineering
Research lines: Mathematical modeling of mechanical and structural systems, multiphysics simulation, numerical analysis in civil infrastructure, integration of simulation methods in the optimal design of industrial processes.
Website: Information not available.
Members: Collaboration of professors and researchers from various UPM engineering schools.
Contact: Higher Technical School of Industrial Engineers (UPM).
Nonlinear Mathematical Models
Research lines: Nonlinear differential equations, stability and chaos analysis, perturbative methods and analytical approximations, applications in nonlinear optics, advanced materials and mathematical biology.
Website: Information not available.
Members: Group specialized in nonlinear equations and models, both theoretical and numerical.
Contact: Department of Applied Mathematics (UPM), Nonlinear Equations Section.
Numerical Simulation of Natural Phenomena
Research lines: Simulation of meteorological and climatic phenomena, natural disasters (floods, fires), ecosystems and environmental processes, use of field data to validate models of complex natural systems.
Website: Information not available.
Members: Multidisciplinary team (earth sciences, applied mathematics) focused on the numerical modeling of natural processes.
Contact: Environmental and Computing Research Center (UPM).