Last Tuesday, April 16th, within the framework of the inauguration of the 2024 academic year, the Federico Santa María Technical University awarded the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa to Dr. Ivan Dimov, the highest distinction it grants to those who have performed outstanding actions for the benefit of the study of science and technology.
Dr. Dimov is a USM Electronic Civil Engineer and CEO of ORCA Bio, a company that develops high-precision cellular therapies in research for patients with blood cancer, with a survival rate of 90% of treated cases. His career highlights the successful application of results from his scientific research in innovative projects, which translate into significant advances for health worldwide.
In its mission to support great talents with innovative ideas that promote research and development of technologies that positively impact society, the Advanced Center for Electrical and Electronic Engineering, AC3E, requested the Superior Council and the Academic Council of the USM to grant this important honorary degree. “His great passion for developing new technologies, especially when they become something tangible that impacts society, has always been, and from very early on, Dr. Dimov’s main motivation. This has allowed him to successfully meet the challenge of developing technologies that improve the quality of life of people with engineering tools,” highlighted the director of AC3E, Dr. Matías Zañartu.
Dr. Dimov’s recognized career, both nationally and internationally, and his outstanding participation in the generation of world-class technological innovation, motivated the Center to nominate him for this important recognition. “The various initiatives led by our colleague are a benchmark for continuing to work on bringing academia closer to people. In this case, his research and entrepreneurship have a high impact on the health of humanity, and put into practice the mission and vision of the USM, which is to contribute to the development of the country, generate and disseminate new knowledge,” concluded the researcher.
