José Constantino Vaz

Background

Vaz, José Constantino was born on April 5, 1949 in Augusto Pestana, Brazil. Son of Sizinande and Edicarda Vaz.

Education

Degree in engineering, Pontific Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 1974; postgraduate, University of Michigan, 1975; postgraduate, Ohio U., Athens, 1976-1977.

Career

Assistant professor, Pontific Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 1978-1981; head biomedical engineering, U. Hospitals-Pontific Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, 1981-1985; director, founder Institute for Research in Science and Technology, Pontific Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, since 1986. Consultant Brazilian Funding Agency for Studies and Projects-National Council for Research, São Paulo, 1983-1992. Coordinator Aid Program for Development of Science and Technology, São Paulo, 1990-1992.

Achievements

• José Constantino Vaz has been listed as a noteworthy Electronic engineer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Smithsonian Institute, Sociedade Brasileira de Engenharia Biomedica, Brazilian Society biomedical Engineering, American Association for the Advancement of Science, New York Academy Science.

Interests

• Avocations: bicycling, country living, swimming, reading, camping, photography.

Connections

Father:

Sizinande Vaz

Mother:

Edicarda Vaz