Don’t object + infinitive after “suggest.” Instead, use “that” or -ing.

Do not write:  

Michael suggested me to study hard for the test

Instead, write the following:

Michael suggested that I study hard for the test.

Michael suggested studying hard for the test.

Do not write:

The professor suggested her to submit a proposal.

Instead, write the following:

The professor suggested that she submit a proposal.

The professor suggested submitting a proposal.

The same is true of “recommend,” by the way.  Don’t write:

He recommended me to travel to Hawaii.

Instead, write the following:

He recommended that I travel to Hawaii.

He recommended travelling to Hawaii.

This mistake comes up a lot in TOEFL speaking question one!

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