Begoña Calvo is a Professor at the University of Zaragoza, affiliated with the Bioengineering Division of the Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A) and CIBER-BBN. Her research focuses on computational biomechanics, particularly modeling soft tissues like ligaments, corneas, and skeletal muscles using finite element methods. She has held academic positions since 1989, progressing from Lecturer to Associate Professor (1996–2009) and eventually achieving the rank of Catedrático (Professor). Her educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Zaragoza (1994 and 1989). Her funded projects include studies on corneal biomechanics, abdominal wall modeling, and computational tools for ophthalmic surgery planning. She has advised over 10 Ph.D. students, many of whom focused on biomechanical simulations of musculoskeletal systems and ocular tissues. Research interests span corneal biomechanics, surgical outcomes prediction (e.g., intrastromal ring surgery), and computational modeling of muscle dynamics. Recent work addresses food engineering challenges like burger cooking optimization and crêpe digital twins. Her methodologies combine experimental validation with advanced numerical techniques, including machine learning and finite element analysis. Notable contributions include personalized corneal biomechanical models and biomechanical evaluations of hernia repair meshes. Her lab collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving clinical partners and industry, focusing on translating computational models into clinical and industrial applications.
