معرفی
Estefania Peña is a Researcher at the University of Zaragoza, specializing in computational biomechanics and vascular tissue modeling. Her work focuses on the biomechanical analysis of cardiovascular systems, atherosclerosis progression, and medical device modeling. She has contributed extensively to understanding the mechanical properties of vascular tissues and their implications in diseases such as abdominal aortic aneurysms and coronary artery disorders.
Her research integrates experimental and numerical methods, including finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). She co-authored studies on the vulnerability of atherosclerotic plaques, the impact of mechanical properties on aneurysm outcomes, and the development of biomimetic myocardial tissues using advanced fabrication techniques. Her work bridges computational modeling with clinical applications, emphasizing the translation of biomechanical insights into medical practice.
Key research areas include:
- Biomechanics of vascular tissues
- Computational modeling of atherosclerosis
- Medical device design and evaluation
- Cardiac tissue engineering
Her recent articles (2025–2023) explore topics such as aneurysm mechanics, myocardium modeling, and the integration of machine learning in cardiovascular research. She collaborates widely, with contributions to international journals like Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology and Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology.
