Prof. Sonia Perez Diaz | Mathematics | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Sonia Perez Diaz | Mathematics | Professor at University of Alcala | Spain

Prof. Sonia Pérez-Díaz is a highly accomplished Full Professor in the field of Algebraic Geometry and Symbolic Computation, widely recognized for her contributions to the study, parametrization, and computational analysis of algebraic curves and surfaces. Prof. Sonia Pérez-Díaz completed her Ph.D. in Mathematics at the University of Alcalá, where she has developed a long-standing academic career and continues to serve as a leading faculty member and researcher. Her professional experience includes significant involvement in national and international research collaborations, interdisciplinary projects in computational mathematics, and academic leadership roles in curriculum development, graduate supervision, and methodological advancements in computer algebra systems. Prof. Sonia Pérez-Díaz’s research interests primarily focus on rational parametrization, implicitization algorithms, approximate parametrization techniques, characterization of algebraic surfaces, and computational strategies for singularity detection in geometric models. Her research skills include advanced symbolic computation, algebraic geometry modeling, computational design algorithms, mathematical software development, theoretical analysis, and collaborative project leadership. She has co-authored influential books published by Springer and contributed numerous high-impact journal articles indexed in Scopus, IEEE Xplore, and other international databases, indicating the strong visibility and relevance of her scholarly work. Prof. Sonia Pérez-Díaz has been recognized with research awards, invited talks at international conferences, and participation in scientific committees that advance computational and mathematical knowledge globally. She has also served in mentorship roles guiding postgraduate students, fostering academic exchange, and contributing to disciplinary growth within mathematics and applied computational sciences. Her work has gained worldwide recognition through extensive citations, international co-authorships, and inclusion in global research networks such as Google Scholar, Scopus, and ORCID. In conclusion, Prof. Sonia Pérez-Díaz continues to demonstrate distinguished academic excellence, impactful research dissemination, strong collaborative engagement, and a forward-looking approach to the advancement of symbolic computation and algebraic geometry, maintaining a respected presence as a leading scholar and contributor to mathematical research and education.

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Featured Publications:

1. Sendra, J. R., Winkler, F., & Pérez-Díaz, S. (2008). Rational algebraic curves: A computer algebra approach. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. Citations: 371.

2. Pérez-Díaz, S. (2006). On the problem of proper reparametrization for rational curves and surfaces. Computer Aided Geometric Design, 23(4), 307–323. Citations: 75.

3. Pérez-Díaz, S., Sendra, J., & Sendra, J. R. (2004). Parametrization of approximate algebraic curves by lines. Theoretical Computer Science, 315(2–3), 627–650. Citations: 50.

4. Pérez-Díaz, S., Schicho, J., & Sendra, J. R. (2002). Properness and inversion of rational parametrizations of surfaces. Applicable Algebra in Engineering, Communication and Computing, 13(1), 29–51. Citations: 49.

5. Pérez-Díaz, S. (2007). Computation of the singularities of parametric plane curves. Journal of Symbolic Computation, 42(8), 835–857. Citations: 44.