Mariana Larrañaga Tapia
About Mariana Larrañaga Tapia
Mariana Larrañaga Tapia serves as the Vice President of the International Student Chapter at the American Chemical Society and as an Area Leader in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Faser Mexico. She has a background in Nanotechnology and Chemistry Science from Tecnológico de Monterrey and has held various research intern positions in academic and industry settings.
Work at American Chemical Society
Mariana Larrañaga Tapia has served as the Vice President of the International Student Chapter at the American Chemical Society since 2020. In this role, she has contributed to the organization by engaging international students in chemistry-related activities and initiatives. Her tenure has lasted four years, during which she has worked to enhance the visibility and involvement of international students within the society.
Current Role at Faser Mexico
Since 2021, Mariana has held the position of Area Leader in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Faser Mexico. In this capacity, she has been responsible for overseeing various projects and initiatives within the department. She has also coordinated a collaboration between Faser and Tec de Monterrey, aiming to align industry objectives with academic lab courses, thereby bridging the gap between education and practical application in the field.
Educational Background
Mariana studied at Tecnológico de Monterrey from 2016 to 2021, where she earned a degree in Nanotechnology and Chemistry Science. Additionally, she participated in the HMX Fundamentals program at Harvard Medical School in 2019, focusing on Fundamental Genetics. This educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of chemical engineering and nanotechnology.
Internship Experience
Mariana has extensive internship experience, having worked at Tecnológico de Monterrey in various research roles. She completed multiple research internships between 2017 and 2019, totaling over 10 months. In 2020, she also served as a Chemist Research Intern at Faser Mexico for four months. During her internships, she managed the work schedule for six chemical engineering interns and conducted weekly assessments of their performance, demonstrating her leadership and organizational skills.