Mateo is currently researching polyphenylene sulfide composites for the aeronautical industry. He is a 2017 Master in Environmental Science and Technology graduate, from the Center of Research of Advanced Materials, in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. His research interests include adding value to solid waste from agricultural products, polymers and materials science

Time frame & Project: 

September 2018 - Present: Polyphenylene sulfide composites for the aeronautical industry

Education Background:

2016 - 2017: MSc in Environmental Science and Technology: Centro De Investigaciones En Materiales Avanzados (CIMAV), Mexico.

2009 - 2013: BSc in Chemistry: National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico 

Presentations:

Gonzalez de Gortari, M., Rodriguez-Uribe, A., Misra, M., Mohanty, A. (2020) Biocarbon-filled lightweight PPA composites for transportation application. Polymer Processing Society. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. May 31 - June 4, 2020. (POSTER)

Gonzalez de Gortari, M., Rodriguez-Uribe, A., Mohanty, A.K., Misra, M. (2019) Novel composites of Miscanthus based biocarbon and polyphthalamide for transportation applications. SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE), Novi, USA, Michigan. September 4-6, 2019. (POSTER)

Honours & Awards:

First place in graduate category at 23rd Annual Project SOY Competition 2019