Mauricio Blanco

Mauricio Blanco, PhD, PMP, currently serves as Program Manager for Commercial Stacks Continuation Engineering at Ballard Power Systems, a role held since April 2014, having previously held positions including Senior Assistant Program Manager and Assistant Program Manager. Prior experience includes roles as Research Engineer at BIC and Angstrom Power Inc., focusing on optimizing micro-fuel cells and mass transport analysis. Educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of British Columbia, where research efforts concentrated on fuel cell performance and diagnostic tool development. Additional experience includes work as a Visiting Worker and Technical Officer at the National Research Council Canada, as well as co-op roles in mechanical design and engineering with various companies.