Anna Martinez-Gavara is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Operations Research at the Faculty of Mathematics, Universitat de València. She is a member of the OPTIMATH research group, focusing on Optimization and Mathematical Modelling. Her research spans two major domains: applied numerical analysis for partial differential equations—particularly in developing high-resolution, well-balanced, and adaptive schemes for hyperbolic conservation laws and shallow water flows—and combinatorial optimization , where she applies metaheuristic methods such as tabu search, GRASP, and scatter search to problems like graph drawing, clustering, and diversity maximization. Her work integrates theoretical stability analysis with practical algorithmic design. The 15 most recent publications reflect a dual trajectory: early works (2008–2012) emphasize numerical methods for fluid dynamics and conservation laws, while more recent papers (2015–2023) pivot toward discrete optimization and metaheuristics. This evolution highlights her interdisciplinary approach, bridging numerical PDEs and operational research. Her collaborations include prominent researchers such as Rafael Martí, Rosa Donat, and Manuel Laguna, resulting in publications in high-impact journals including Journal of Computational Physics , Applied Numerical Mathematics , and European Journal of Operational Research . While no scientific awards are mentioned in the provided texts, her sustained publication record and active research up to 2023 indicate a strong and ongoing academic contribution. She has advised no publicly listed students in the data, and there is no mention of external grants or leadership of a lab or research team.
