Pablo Saez

Pablo Saez is an Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) and a faculty member at the Institute of Mathematics of UPC-BarcelonaTech (IMTech). His research focuses on integrating physical modeling and computational methods to study the mechanical, chemical, and electrical behavior of biological systems at cellular, tissue, and organ levels. He explores how mechanical signals influence cell behavior and tissue dynamics, particularly in contexts like wound healing, vascular mechanics, and brain tissue properties.

Key research themes include cell migration mechanisms (e.g., durotaxis, electrotaxis), mechanotransduction via extracellular matrices, and computational modeling of biological tissues' microstructural adaptations. His work bridges multiscale phenomena from molecular interactions to organ-level mechanics.

Recent publications emphasize competing signaling pathways in cell migration, brain tissue mechanics, and adhesion complex dynamics. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his prolific output demonstrates sustained contributions to biomechanics and computational biology. He leads a lab that develops novel models for understanding mechanobiological processes and their applications in health and disease.