Oct 2 2026

10/2 – Career Development and Industry Engagement Seminar Series: Diego A. Orozco Villasenor

Career Development and Industry Engagement Seminar

October 2, 2026

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

"Google Map of 851 S Morgan St"

Location

SEO 236

Address

851 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607

Calendar

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Speaker:

Diego A. Orozco Villasenor, PhD

Senior Research Manager

Zimmer Biomet

Title: From Computer Engineering to Biomedical Engineering: A Journey in Medical Device Research and Development

Bio: Diego Orozco Villaseñor is a Senior Research Manager at Zimmer Biomet whose career reflects an interdisciplinary progression from computer engineering to biomedical engineering and orthopaedic medical-device research. Originally from Mexico, he earned his B.S. in Computer Systems Engineering, graduating summa cum laude, before pursuing advanced training in biomedical engineering and biomechanics at the University of Illinois Chicago.

He completed both an M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, with research focused on total knee-replacement wear, tribology, and biomechanics. Since joining Zimmer Biomet, Dr. Orozco has advanced through roles as Senior Research Engineer, Principal Research Engineer, and Research Manager. He now leads technical teams responsible for company-wide preclinical mechanical testing strategy and design-verification programs, including static, fatigue, wear, durability, and surgical-instrument testing. His work has supported the regulatory clearance and market launch of multiple joint-replacement systems.

In parallel with his industry work, Dr. Orozco has taught biomechanics, biomaterials, manufacturing, and advanced computational biomechanics in the United States and Mexico. He also holds an MBA in Engineering Management from Valparaiso University. His career brings together engineering, scientific research, laboratory leadership, and a commitment to developing the next generation of biomedical engineers.

Host: Hananeh Esmailbeigi

Contact

UIC Biomedical Engineering

bme@uic.edu

Date posted

Sep 4, 2026

Date updated