Susana Serna

Susana Serna is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics, actively involved in research at the intersection of applied mathematics and astrophysics. She has led multiple high-impact projects as Principal Investigator, including the InterMaths interdisciplinary program (2020-2026) and initiatives focused on relativistic hydrodynamics and gravitational wave analysis. Her work emphasizes numerical methods, equation of state modeling, and computational techniques for complex fluid dynamics.

• Key Projects:
  • InterMaths: International educational program fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • RELATIVIDAD NUMERICA: Analyzes gravitational wave signal processing using advanced numerical solvers.
  • Retos analíticos y numéricos en la física de las ondas gravitacionales: Focuses on special relativistic hydrodynamics challenges.

Research interests include nonconvex relativistic hydrodynamics, neutron star dynamics, and algorithm development for compressive sensing. Her contributions bridge theoretical physics with computational mathematics, addressing problems in gravitational wave astronomy and high-energy astrophysics.

Grant activity includes funding from institutions like the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (MICINN) and European Regional Development Fund (FEDER). Collaboration networks span international partners in astrophysics, mathematics, and engineering disciplines.