The University of Miami College of Engineering celebrated its annual Homecoming Alumni Breakfast, commemorating the University's 100th anniversary. Interim Dean Vincent Omachonu welcomed guests with remarks that highlighted the College’s legacy of innovation and a renewed effort to strengthen alumni connections.
The program featured the presentation of the college’s Centennial Medals, honoring distinguished alumni and supporters whose leadership, innovation, and service have shaped the College’s history and future.
Centennial Medal Recipients
- Angel Alvarez – Founder & Chairman, ABB Optical Group
- Iqbal Arshad, B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1993 – Former executive at Motorola, Google, and Lenovo; Founder & CEO, XCoefficient
- Richard Ault, B.S. Electrical Engineering, 1964 – Independent Computer Software Professional (Retired)
- Irma Becerra-Fernandez, B.S. & M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1982 – President, Marymount University
- Daniel Berg – Dean Emeritus, University of Miami College of Engineering
- Alice Bravo, B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1992 – President & CEO, Alice Bravo & Associates, LLC
- Ana Cancio, B.S. Electrical Engineering, 1984 – Vice President of Operations, Access Builders, Inc.
- James Currier, B.S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 1988 – CEO, Honeywell Aerospace
- Edward Dauer, B.S. Electrical Engineering, 1972 – Professor, University of Miami College of Engineering
- Norman Einspruch – Dean Emeritus, University of Miami College of Engineering
- David Foster, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 1978 – SBC Global
- Phillip Frost – CEO, OPKO Health
- Michael Jarro, B.S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 1997 – Vice President of Distribution Operations, Florida Power & Light
- Salvador Jurado, B.S./M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1973/1976 – President, Building Components Group, Inc.
- Jennifer Kaplan – Head of Campus Recruiting, Schonfeld
- Tarek Khalil – Former Professor and Academic Leader, University of Miami
- Jackie Maestri, B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1985 – Vice President, Global Services, Johnson & Johnson
- Pete Martinez, B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1975 – CEO, SIVOTEC Bioinformatics
- Manny Miranda, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 1982 – Former Vice President, Florida Power & Light Company
- Ana Veiga Milton, B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1987 – President, Jose Milton Foundation
- Leonard Pinchuk, M.S. & Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, 1984 – CEO, Innovia
- Rajeev Ravindran, B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1989 – Executive Vice President & CIO, Ryder System, Inc.
- Jonathan Rothberg – Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, 4Catalyzer
- Robert Sanchez, B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1987 – CEO, Ryder System, Inc.
- Alan Sirkin, B.S. Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, 1967 – President, Sirkin Enterprises
- Lila Snyder, B.S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 1994 – CEO, Bose Corporation
- Erisa Stilley, B.S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 2002 – Launch & Cruise Phase Lead, NASA
- David Sumanth – Professor Emeritus, University of Miami Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Lew Temares – Dean Emeritus, University of Miami College of Engineering
- James Tien – Dean Emeritus, University of Miami College of Engineering
- Ayfer Veziroglu, B.S. Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2004 – President, Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC
- Geisha Williams, B.S. Industrial and Systems Engineering, 1983 – Former CEO, Pacific Gas & Electric; Independent Director, multiple organizations
- Ed Williamson – CEO, Williamson Cadillac
Industry Humanitarian Award
- Ryder System, Inc. – Accepted by Kitty Dumas, Executive Director, Ryder Charitable Foundation, and Amy Federman, Vice President of Corporate Communications.
College of Engineering Alumni Association Awards
- Alexander Orr, Jr. Award for Excellence in Teaching: Abhishek Prasad, Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Distinguished Young Alumnus of the Year: Nicolas Rodriguez, B.S. Industrial Engineering ’18
- Distinguished Alumnus of the Year: Raul A. Velarde, B.S. Environmental Engineering ’15, M.S. Civil Engineering ’15
Scholarship Awards
- Undergraduate Students: Sara Anderson, Fernando Sepulveda Sagaseta, and Ashlyn Winslow
- Graduate Student: Foluso Adeosun
