José Agustín García
Originally from El Salvador, José Agustín Garcia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the José Simeón Cañas Central American University (UCA) and graduate degrees in Engineering Studies from the University of Toronto (MSc 1986 and PhD 1995). He also completed an MBA from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University), and he is a member of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO). During his work as a researcher at the Centre for Advanced Diffusion Technologies of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at the University of Toronto, he co-authored several patents and published numerous articles in scientific journals. García founded the technology company Photothermal Diagnostics PTD Inc., which develops and markets nondestructive testing for industrial materials. He also worked as a development program manager for engineers and internationally trained professionals at the Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Toronto Metropolitan University. García currently works as a consultant and specialist in energy management and greenhouse gas emissions. He teaches various courses on energy management, applied thermodynamics and strategic project management in the continuing studies schools at both the University of Toronto and Toronto Metropolitan University. Besides his professional endeavours, he actively volunteers for FutureWatch Environment and Educational Partners as board chair and as a board member of the Salvadoran Canadian Association.