Adriana Diaz Lozano Patino named 2023 Troost ILead Difference Maker
Published: February 28, 2023
Adriana Diaz Lozano Patino, an undergraduate student studying engineering science in the University of Toronto鈥檚 Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, has been selected as winner of .
鈥淒iaz Lozano Patino鈥檚 strong character, resilience, passionate commitment to social justice, and transformational leadership qualities are evident in her ability to motivate peers and lead change in our Engineering community,鈥 the citation reads. 鈥淗er humble leadership in the and STEM [science, technology, engineering and math] outreach teams references a fierce and heartfelt dedication to serving others.鈥
Diaz Lozano Patino鈥檚 relentless commitment to global water and energy issues in low and middle-income countries has taken research initiatives in new directions.
Through her involvement in the , Diaz Lozano Patino has worked on analysis of coupled ultraviolet reverse osmosis systems in Bangladesh, rainwater harvesting technologies with field partners in Mexico鈥檚 Isla Urbana and a sanitation initiative in peri-urban areas of Mexico City, where she grew up.
Diaz Lozano Patino aspires to continue her studies with a degree, focusing on global development, STEM outreach, field research and sustainable development projects.
