Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
Mother and autism advocate
I am an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez and originally from Colombia. My research focuses on the analysis of dispersive and nonlocal partial differential equations, with particular emphasis on initial-boundary value problems and low-regularity phenomena. I am especially interested in understanding how boundary effects and stochastic perturbations influence the behavior of nonlinear dispersive models.
My work lies at the intersection of harmonic analysis, PDE theory, and mathematical physics, with connections to wave propagation, fluid dynamics, and nonlinear optics.
In parallel, I am committed to mentoring undergraduate students and supporting their transition to graduate studies in mathematics, particularly in Latin American contexts.
My CV is available here. See also my ORCID and Google Scholar accounts.
Research Interests
Dispersive partial differential equations
Stochastic dispersive equations
Nonlinear PDE
Well-posedness theory
Long-time behavior of solutions
“... the most rewarding part is the “Aha” moment... feeling of being on top of a hill and having a clear view. But most of the time, doing mathematics for me is like being on a long hike with no trail and no end insight.”
MARYAM MIRZAKHANI
The Guardian, August 2014
«De la matemática disfruto a posibilidad de aprender día a día, me encanta dejarme sorprender. Me siento afortunada de trabajar en lo que me apasiona.»
Personal Information
Email: liliana.esquivel@upr.edu
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
Office: M-318I
Phone: (787) 832-4040 Ext. 6427