Oscar Marcelo Suárez, Professor and Coordinator of the Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Program at the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez, has been a faculty member of his institution for more than 23 years. He obtained his B.S. in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Córdoba (Argentina) and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison (USA) in 2000. His research interests encompass synthesizing and characterizing composite materials (metallic and biopolymeric matrices), aerospace alloys, and STEM education.
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Mayagüez, USA
Engineering Sciences & Materials
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Mayagüez, USA
Bioengineering Program
2020 Distinguished Engineering Alumnus
College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
The recipients of the annual College of Engineering Distinguished Achievement Awards illustrate the vast impact the University of Wisconsin engineers have across multiple fields and international boundaries.
2020 Ellen Swallow Richards Diversity Award
The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), Pittsburgh, PA, USA
This award recognizes an individual who, in the remarkable pioneering spirit of Ellen Swallow Richards, has helped or inspired others to overcome personal, professional, educational, cultural, or institutional adversity to pursue a career in minerals, metals, and/or materials.
2013 HENAAC Education Award
Great Minds in STEM, Los Angeles, CA, USA
GMiS (formerly HENAAC) has recognized the achievements of America’s top engineers and scientists from the Hispanic community. These STEM leaders, innovators, and champions represent our nation's best and brightest minds. They are symbols of Hispanic contributions at the highest levels. HENAAC award winners prove that the Hispanic community can step up to the leadership roles that the new demographics position demands.