Maria Jose Jimenez

Maria Jose Jimenez is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics in Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with the MAPTHE (Matrix Analysis and Discrete Potential Theory) and OMGRAPH (Optimization Methods on Graphs) research groups. Her work bridges discrete potential theory, matrix analysis, and biomedical applications, particularly in network modeling and inverse problems.

Her research focuses on the intersection of discrete mathematics, linear algebra, and medical imaging, with recent publications analyzing M-matrices, Laplacian networks, and 3D breast models for early cancer detection. She has developed patents for impedance estimation in biological tissues and contributes to educational innovation in engineering.

Scientific collaborations include co-authors like A. Carmona, A. Encinas, and E. Monso, with projects funded under Spain’s R+D+i programs. Her 15 most recent works highlight advancements in random walk metrics, spectral analysis, and medical device prototyping, particularly in spider and network geometries.