Prof. Aldo R. Boccaccini received the Doctor Honoris Causa from Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (UNCuyo) in his hometown, San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina.
The Doctor Honoris Causa conferment ceremony was held on March 18, 2026, at the Faculty of Applied Sciences for Industry (Facultad de Ciencias Aplicadas a la Industria, FCAI), and it was attended the rector of the University, Prof. Esther Sánchez, the vicerrector, Prof. Gabriel Fidel, the dean of FCAI, Prof. Augusto Roggiero and the whole academic community of FCAI.
Prof. Boccaccini’s academic achievements and contributions to the field of materials science and engineering, specially biomaterials, and his continuous support of the development of academic activities at FCAI were recognised. The event was an historic moment, as this was the first time such a distinction (Dr. h.c.) has been conferred in the city of San Rafael. Prof. Boccaccini said: “I am delighted and deeply honored to receive the Doctor Honoris Causa from Universidad Nacional de Cuyo in my hometown, San Rafael, Mendoza. This Dr. h.c. has a very special meaning as in a way it closes a circle that started with my first educational steps in the primary and secondary school as well as my first years in University in San Rafael. It was a very emotional ceremony with family and friends in attendance. I am sincerely grateful to the University authorities, to my colleagues at FCAI and to all members of the University for this very special recognition. I look forward to further strengthening collaborations and engagement with UNCuyo’s academic community”.
Press releases:
https://fcai.uncuyo.edu.ar/hoy-vivimos-un-momento-historico-en-la-fcai-en-el-marco-del-vii-clicap-2026
https://www.sitioandino.com.ar/departamentales/en-san-rafael-la-facultad-ciencias-aplicadas-la-industria-distinguio-dos-referentes-la-ciencia-n5719373
https://www.facebook.com/DiarioSanRafael/videos/orgullo_local-que-destaca-a-nivel-internacional-el-ingeniero-sanrafaelino-aldo_b/1979055072982341/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYUHoJMU6PE
https://www.uncuyo.edu.ar/prensa/honoris-causa-la-uncuyo-distinguio-a-dos-reconocidos-cientificos
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