Carlos Zetina
PhD
Industrial Engineering
Valedictorian
Carlos Zetina’s PhD research focused on developing mathematical models and algorithms to optimize the design and operation of large-scale transportation and communication networks. The results were published in four articles in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
Zetina also co-founded the Montreal Operations Research Student Chapter, the Operations Research Challenge-Montreal and the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering mentor program. Zetina feels he became a better colleague and professional thanks to the many friends and mentors he found at Concordia.
3 keys to a good education
- Passionate professors and lecturers
- A culturally diverse and collaborative environment
- Getting involved beyond the classroom
2 lessons learned at Concordia
- Collaboration is more fruitful than competition.
- Truly thinking outside the box is not easy.
1 piece of advice for future grads
- Take the time to clearly establish your core values. This will make all forthcoming career choices much easier.
Next great goal
- I wish to create an organization that provides youth in Belize, my home country, the opportunity and resources to learn technology and entrepreneurship to be able to capitalize on the current worldwide tech revolution.