Biography

Education

• Ph.D., Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Northwestern University (Research Advisor: Dr. Isaac M. Daniel), 2000

• M.S., Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Northwestern University (Research Advisor: Dr. Isaac M. Daniel), 1998

• B.E., Structural Engineering, Universidad de la República, Uruguay, 1993

Professional Appointments

Current

• The Catholic University of America, Assoc. Prof., Department of Mechanical Engineering

• The Catholic University of America, Director of International Programs, School of Engineering

Previous

• The Catholic University of America, Director, Materials Science and Engineering Program (Jan.-Jul. 2017)

• The Catholic University of America, Asst. Prof., Mechanical Engineering

• University of Cincinnati, Asst. Prof., Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

• Northwestern University, Res. Assoc., Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

• Northwestern University, Res. Asst., Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

• Universidad de la República, Uruguay, Res. Asst., Instituto de Estructuras

Current Professional Affiliations

• American Society for Composites

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers

• American Society for Engineering Education

• American Carbon Society

• Tau Beta Pi Honor Society