Alvaro Toubes Prata

Background

Prata, Alvaro Toubes was born on September 24, 1955 in Uberaba, Brazil. Son of Aluízio Rosa and Martha (Toubes) Prata.

Education

Degree in electrical engineering, U. Brasilia, 1977; degree in mechanic engineering, U. Brasilia, 1977; Master of Science, Federal U. St. Catarina, Florianopolis, 1980; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1985.

Career

Lecturer, Federal U. St. Catarina, 1978-1980; assistant professor, Federal U. St. Catarina, 1981-1984; associate professor, Federal U. St. Catarina, 1985-1992; professor, Federal U. St. Catarina, since 1992. Consultant Brazilian Compressor Industry, Joinville, since 1986, Pirelli Cable Division, St. André, since 1986. Researcher Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa, Brasilia, since 1987.

Lead scientist international conferences.

Achievements

• Alvaro Toubes Prata has been listed as a noteworthy Mechanical engineering educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Brazilian Society Mech. Engineers.

Interests

• Avocations: running, swimming, hiking, farming activities.

Connections

Married Maria Cristina N. Tavares, September 20, 1980. Children: Mariana, Daniel.

Father:

Aluízio Rosa Prata

Mother:

Martha (Toubes) Prata

Spouse:

Maria Cristina N. Tavares

child:

Daniel Prata

child:

Mariana Prata