Maria Begoña Torres Cabrera

Maria Begoña Torres Cabrera is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computing at the Higher Polytechnic School of the University of Burgos (UBU), where she bridges Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering through interdisciplinary research and teaching.

Education:

• PhD in Science, University of Valladolid (1997, cum laude)
• Degree in Physics, University of Valladolid

Research Focus: Dr. Torres Cabrera specializes in nanoscale computational modeling of metallic systems and nanostructures using quantum-mechanical and mathematical frameworks. Her work drives advancements in spintronics and molecular engineering, with direct applications in hydrogen storage and biomedical technologies. She emphasizes cross-disciplinary connections, demonstrating mathematics' critical role in engineering and chemistry curricula.

Scientific Recognition:

• Certificate of Appreciation from ACS Journals for peer review service
• DOCENTIA teaching evaluation A grade (University of Buenos Aires, twice)

Academic Leadership: She has directed over 10 teaching innovation projects funded by Junta de Castilla y León (JCyL), served on doctoral thesis committees, and held leadership roles including Director of the Institute for Teacher Training at UBU. Her four six-year research periods reflect sustained funding and scholarly impact.

Research Infrastructure: Active member of the GMAMMI (Applied Mathematical Modeling of Materials and Engineering) research group at UBU, focusing on nanometric-scale system simulations.