User:Dorarod/Arianna Morales

Arianna T. Morales, P.h.D is a Venezuelan materials research scientist whose research has garnered over 24 U.S. and international patents. In addition, Dr. Morales is also the author of over 50 technical publications. Currently based in Michigan, Dr. Morales is currently a Staff Research Engineer with General Motors Global Research & Development where she focuses on developing light weight alloys to reduce the weight of vehicles by using innovative materials and material processing techniques to improve fuel economy and energy efficiency.

Originally from Venezuela, Dr. Morales earned her Master's degree Metallurgical Engineering with a specialization in Materials Science from Universidad Simon Bolivar in Caracas. Dr. Morales moved to the U.S. to continue her education at Carnegie Melon University earning advanced degrees including a Masters and P.h.D in Materials Science and Engineering. Later, she pursued her Masters of Business Administration from Michigan State University - Broad College of Business where she was recognized as “Civil Libertarian of the Year” in 2011.

Dr. Morales started her career as a research assistant at Carnegie Mellon and was granted "Eminent Professor" status by the National Science Foundation before being recruited by General Motors.

Awards and Recognitions

In 2019, Dr. Arianna T. Morales received the LGBTQ+ Engineer of the Year Award by National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals Inc. for her work as a Staff Research Engineer with General Motors.