Tsvetanka Sendova

Tsvetanka Sendova is a Researcher in the Department of Mathematics at Michigan State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Texas A&M University (2008) and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria (2002). Her research focuses on applied mathematics, including fracture mechanics, evolutionary game theory in biological systems, and matrix analysis. She has contributed to teaching, such as MTH 421-Analysis II in Spring 2020.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, Texas A&M University (2008)
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Sofia University, Bulgaria (2002)

Research Interests:

Dr. Sendova’s work spans fracture mechanics (surface tension effects, nanoscale modeling), applications of evolutionary game theory to cancer dynamics, and linear algebra studies on matrix numerical ranges and Gau-Wu numbers. Her research in hyperelastic materials explores constitutive models and strong ellipticity conditions. These efforts bridge theoretical mathematics with practical applications in material science and biological systems.

Grants & Advising:

No specific grants or student advisees are listed in her profile. She contributes to academic mentoring through initiatives like the Center for Instructional Mentoring and Math Learning Center.

Labs/Teams:

Her research is conducted within the Department of Mathematics at MSU, with collaborations across academic disciplines.