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She is recognized for her significant contribution to rice genetic engineering using Agrobacterium tumefaciens as a vector for transformation.This technology will be an important instrument in the efficient development of transgenic indica rice plants.
Sex: Female
Education
- Pudue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, Doctor of Philosophy in Botany, 1996
- University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, Master of Science in Agronomy, 1988
- University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, 1980
Field of Specialization
Transgenics, Plants, Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Genomics, Plant Genetics, Genetic Engineering, Plant Biology, Transgenic Plants, Transgenic Technology, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Somatic Embryogenesis, Organogenesis, Callus Induction, Agrobacterium Mediated Plant Transformation, Micropropagation, Plant DNA Extraction, Agricultural Biotechnology, Plant Tissue Culture, Plant Breeding, Plant Biotechnology, Agrobacterium
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Dr. Arturo P. Alcaraz was considered as the Philippines' Father of Geothermal Energy Development, due to his contributions to studies about Philippine volcanology and the energy derived from volcanic sources. His chief contribution was the study and establishment of geothermal power plants in the country, particularly in the regions of Tiwi, Albay, Mt. Makiling and Mt. Banahaw (Mac-Ban), and Leyte. In the 1980s, the Philippines even attained the second highest geothermal generating capacity in the world, besting mentor countries Italy and New Zealand. The Philippine government, the scientific community and his alma mater have all recognized Alcaraz’s contribution over the years. In 1962 Mapua Institute of Technology gave him its award as Outstanding Alumnus in the Field of Science and Technology in Government Service; in 1968 he received the Presidential Award of Merit for his work in volcanology and his initial work in geothermy; and in 1971 he was given an Award for Science from the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science (PHILAAS). Awards of Appreciation were presented him in 1974, 1977, 1981 and 1982 by the organizations and colleagues with whom he worked, and in 1980 he was the recipient of both the Gregorio Y. Zara Memorial Award in Basic Science from PHILAAS and the Geologist of the Year Award from the Professional Regulatory Commission. He was also the Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Government Service for 1982.
Sex: Male
Education
- Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines, B. S. Mining Engineering, 1937
- University of Wisconsin, USA, M. S. Geology, 1941
- University of California, USA, Ph. D. Geology, 1956
Field of Specialization
Volcanology
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Dr. Angel Alcala was recognized for his contributions in building sanctuaries and promoting biodiversity in the aquatic ecosystems in the Philippines. His biological contributions to the environment, his passion for marine life especially those in the tropical waters of his country’s ecosystems have made him a renowned hero for natural sciences in the Philippines. He spent over 30 years studying marine biology, conservation biology, terrestrial ecology and is behind the invention of artificial coral reefs for fisheries in Southeast Asia. He was responsible for restoring and preserving the areas with predominant wild, large predatory fish populations near a small marine sanctuary called Sumilon Marine Reserve at Apo Island in the Philippines. Angel Alcala’s conservation efforts accompanied by his research in oceanic and land management helped stabilize the retention of once-endangered species in the Sumilon Island and Apo Island marine reserves.
Sex: Male
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Sex: Male
Education
- UPLB, M.S. Animal Science, B.S. Agriculture, 1961
- UPLB, Los Baños, Laguna, M.S. Animal Science, 1970
- University of Minnesota, U.S.A., Ph.D. Animal Science, 1977
Field of Specialization
Animal Research, Animal Science
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Sex: Male
Education
- State University of New York, USA, Ph.D. in Statistics, 1993
Field of Specialization
Mathematical Sciences, Statistics