About
Roberto Rojas serves as an Adjunct Instructor (mapped to Lecturer per academic rank guidelines) in the School of Engineering at Benedictine College. As owner of international manufacturing businesses including Kansas Metals, he developed a patented water well screen technology and received multiple international awards. His expertise spans Engineering, Management, and Entrepreneurship across US and global operations, complemented by multilingual abilities and competitive swimming.
His educational foundation includes:
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida International University
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech
Professional interests focus on Engineering innovation, Manufacturing systems, Water Well Technology applications, and Entrepreneurial ventures. His patented water filtration screen represents significant industry impact recognized through international awards.
Community involvement includes Boy Scouts leadership in Atchison, KS. Family details note his marriage to Maria (Mecha), a canon lawyer and homeschool history educator, with four children—two currently enrolled at Benedictine College.
