Mario Francisco Letelier

Background

Letelier, Mario Francisco was born on April 2, 1939 in Santiago, Chile. Son of Mario René Letelier and Luz Delfina Sotomayor.

Education

Diploma in mechanic engineering, U. Santiago, 1967; Master in Applied Science, U. Toronto, Canada, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Toronto, Canada, 1980.

Career

Project engineer, SERCOTEC, Santiago, 1965-1967; professor, U. Santiago, 1967-1980; director research, U. Santiago, 1981-1985; vice-dean, U. Santiago, 1987-1988; dean, U. Santiago, 1988-1990; director CICES, U. Santiago, since 1991. Consultant CINDA, Santiago, since 1989.

Achievements

• Mario Francisco Letelier has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Committee member National Technology prize, Chile, 1992. Member National Fund Research (county member 1989-1991), Chilean Society Engineering Education(president since 1991), Chilean Society Technology (director 1992-1995).

Interests

• Avocations: piano playing, essay writing.

Connections

Married María Cristina Tupper, August 30, 1970. Children: Sebastián, Alejandra, Joaquín.

Father:

Mario René Letelier

Mother:

Luz Delfina Sotomayor

Spouse:

María Cristina Tupper

child:

Alejandra Letelier

child:

Joaquín Letelier

child:

Sebastián Letelier