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Francisco Valero-Cuevas

b. 1964

Mexican engineer

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About Francisco Valero-Cuevas

Born 1964. Francisco Valero-Cuevas is a Mexican academic.

Francisco Javier Valero-Cuevas (born 1964) is an engineer of Mexican origin, and a Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering at the University of Southern California. He is known for his work on how the human hand works, and its clinical applications. He is notable for several inventions, including devices for measuring hand function and

2018 Honorary degree of Doctor of Sciences, awarded by his Alma mater, Swarthmore College during their 146th Commencement on may 27, 2018

2015 Orange County Engineering Council OCEC President’s Prestigious Award, for "Scholarly and Outstanding Contributions to the Engineering Profession'"

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Important facts

Born
1964
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Academic
Nationality
Mexico
Education
Stanford University, Queen's University, Swarthmore College, Cornell University
Employers
University of Southern California
Awards
Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
Also known as
Francisco Javier Valero Cuevas, Francisco Javier Valero-Cuevas

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Francisco Valero-Cuevas?

Mexican engineer

When was Francisco Valero-Cuevas born?

Francisco Valero-Cuevas was born in 1964.

What is Francisco Valero-Cuevas's occupation?

Francisco Valero-Cuevas is an academic.

What nationality is Francisco Valero-Cuevas?

Francisco Valero-Cuevas is Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francisco Valero-Cuevas

· Wikidata: Q26702924

· DBpedia: Francisco Valero-Cuevas

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