Maria Teresa Cao Rial

Maria Teresa Cao Rial is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the Universidade da Coruña, specializing in applied mathematics and computational mechanics. She teaches courses including Mathematics I, II, and III across degree programs in Nautical Science, Naval Engineering, and Marine Technologies.

• Research group: Modeling and resolution of models
• Research lines: Extended Finite Element Method, Solid Mechanics, Contact Problems, Numerical Simulation, Li-Ion battery modeling

Her publications focus on advanced finite element techniques for contact problems and battery systems, with articles appearing in journals like Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, Journal of Elasticity, and Nonlinear Analysis: Real World Applications. She has contributed to conference proceedings including ECMI and IFIP TC7 conferences.

Recent trends emphasize Li-Ion battery modeling, combining extended finite element methods with multiphysics simulations. Her work spans numerical analysis, mechanical deformation, and industrial mathematics applications.

Funding includes projects from the State Research Agency (2020-2024), European Union programs (2019-2022), and collaborations with ITMATI and MINECO.