David García Suárez

David García-Suárez is an Associate Professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey's Department of Mechatronics Engineering (Campus Cuernavaca), with 16+ years in academia. Key affiliations include:

• Founding member of International Aerospace Academy
• Technical advisor for SPACE AI
• Organizer of Downhill Challenge
• Member of Marine Technology Society

His research integrates robotics, manufacturing automation, and educational innovation, particularly in developing AI-enhanced STEM pedagogies. He pioneered industry-linked curricula under the Tec21 Model and leads international student teams (NASA/FIRST competitions).

Notable awards:

• NASA Crash & Burn Award (2023)
• NASA Ingenuity Award (2023)
• Círculo de Profesores Destacados (2022)
• NASA Jesco Von Puttkamer Award (2019)

He directs social impact initiatives like creating STEM devices for visually impaired children and manages CAPEX budgets for engineering facilities.