Anel Garza holds a PhD in Optics from the Instituto Nacional de Astrofísica, Óptica y Electrónica, where she was actively involved in the SPIE and OSA student chapters. She earned her undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering with Magna Cum Laude honors from Universidad de las Américas-Puebla, participating in the IMIQ society. Anel later expanded her expertise with a certificate in Data Science and Big Data Analytics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, focusing on data-driven decision-making. Her multidisciplinary background spans engineering, data analysis, materials science, and optical research, with proficiency in tools like Zemax. She brings a strong analytical mindset and a passion for advancing technology through research and innovation.

One of the world’s leading glass manufacturers, the largest in North America and the premier glass producer in Mexico. With subsidiaries throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, Vitro produces, processes, distributes and markets a wide range of glass products that are part of daily life for millions of people across the globe. Throughout the Company’s history, Vitro has demonstrated a commitment to create industry-leading technologies through continuous research and development initiatives and investments. This fundamental, integrated focus on generating new products and technologies has produced a product portfolio that spans multiple industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, automotive and commercial construction. The Company also is a supplier of raw materials, machinery and equipment for industrial use.