Filipino scientists
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Here is a list of outstanding Filipino scientists:
A
- Maxima J. Acelajado - Noted for her outstanding researches on upgrading mathematics teaching in the Philippines
- Teresita P. Acevedo - Renowned for her involvement with engineering and industrial research
- Luz P. Acosta - Distinguished for her work in immunology concerning schistosomiasis
- Teodoro A. Agoncillo - Essayist and poet; renowned for promoting Nationalist Historiography
- Abelardo Aguilar - A Filipino doctor who co-created the drug called erythromycin
- Angel Alcala - Internationally known for his contributions on the fields of community ecology, biogeography, and systematics of amphibians and reptiles.
- Arturo Alcaraz - Considered as the Philippines' Father of Geothermal Energy Development
- Arcelia A. Alejar - A dedicated Filipino scientist and researcher in the field of the Biological Sciences
- Romeo Alicbusan - His studies focused on developing biotechnology for the use of locals in rural areas
- Leoncio A. Amadore - Noted for his contributions in Earth Science
- Estrella F. Alabastro - The first woman and 11th secretary of the Department of Science and Technology
B
- Narceo Bajet - A distinguished pathologist noted for his work in plant genetics
- Clare R. Baltazar - The author of the Philippine Insects
- Julian Banzon - National Scientist noted for his researches on Alternative Fuels
- Ernesto Baron - TV personality, famously known as The Walking Encyclopedia
- Luz Oliveros Belardo - National Scientist in the field of pharmaceutical chemistry
- Allan B.I. Bernardo - Recognized for his original contributions to the field of cognitive science
- Josette T. Biyo - First Filipina and first Asian to win the Intel Excellence Teaching Award in 2002
C
- Benjamin Cabrera - Filipino physician who has done enormous research on medical parasitology and public health
- Solita Camara-Besa - First Filipina to specialize in physiology and biochemistry
- Jorge Camara - First to perform a teleoophthalmology operation in the Philippines
- Filomena F. Campos - Renowned botanist who is known for her contributions to cotton research in the Philippines
- Paulo C. Campos - Spearheaded the establishment of the first radioisotope laboratory in the Philippines
- Magdalena C. Cantoria - Pharmacist who researched on morphology, physiology and biochemistry of drug plants
- Alejandro Casambre - Educator who is recognized for his pioneering contributions in the field of speech communication
- Gelia T. Castillo - Outstanding Filipino Rural Sociologist
- Alendry Caviles - Filipino physician who is noted for his research in hematology and immunology
- Josefino Comiso - Filipino physicist who is noted for his studies about global warming
- Gisela P. Concepcion - Lauded for her outstanding and creative research on marine microorganisms
- Roberto Coronel - Renowned agricultural scientist
- Onofre D. Corpuz - Filipino scientist who is noted for his contributions to the fields of political science, and Philippine social and economic history
- Lourdes Cruz- A National Scientist who is noted for her contributions to the field of biochemistry
D
- Maria Corazon de Ungria - Recognized for her contributions in forensic DNA technology
- Vincent Ricardo M. Daria - Recognized for his contributions in photonics and electro-optic instrumentation research
- Fabian M. Dayrit - Famous for his studies on the phytochemistry of well-known Philippine medicinal plants
- Emerita De Guzman - Noted for her research on the propagation of pure makapuno trees
- Fortunato T. Dela Peña - First editor of the Philippine Engineering Journal
- Geminiano de Ocampo - Renowned opthalmologist who set up the first eye hospital in the Philippines
- Fe del Mundo - Renowned Filipina pediatrician and national scientist in the Philippines
- Casimiro del Rosario - Foremost Filipino scientist, meteorologist, and astronomer
- William D. Dar - First Filipino and first Asian to become the Director General of the ICRISAT since 2001
E
- Arsenio T. Ella - Noted for his wood anatomy expertise
- Jose Encarnacion, Jr. - Economist who pioneered the modern economics education in the Philippines
- Rolu P. Encarnacion - First researcher to formulate and develop a mathematical model on storm surge prediction in the Philippines
- Pedro Escuro - Foremost Filipino rice breeder
- Josefa Eusebio - Recognized for her innovative and creative study to diminish malnutrition in the Philippines
F
- Felicita R. Fojas - Commended for her research on chemistry and biological activity of medicinal plants
- Francisco Fronda - Recognized as the Father of Poultry Science in the Philippines
G
- Edito G. Garcia - Professor of Parasitology who has done numerous work on the fields of immunology and parasitology
- Eusebio Garcia - First Asian winner of the International A. Cressy Morrison prize for Natural Science
- Lourdes L. Garcia - Recognized for her significant research on the isolation and identification of the chemical constituents of Philippine plant drugs
- Maria Paz Mendoza Guazon - The first woman doctor in the Philippines
- Leon Maria Guerrero - The first licensed pharmacist in the Philippines
- Luis Ma. Guerrero - Uncontested authority on tropical medicine
- Rafael D. Guerrero - Recognized for his pioneering work on tilapia sex reversal technology
- Ramon B. Gustilo - Orthopedic surgeon who invented the different hip and knee replacement systems
H
- Saturnina C. Halos - Noted for her pioneering work in molecular biology
J
- Bienvenido Juliano - National scientist who is noted for his research contributions on the improvement of rice quality in the country
K
- Roman L. Kintanar - First Filipino to serve as President of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
L
- Alfredo V. Lagmay - Conferred as National scientist for his studies in relation to experimental analysis of behavior
- Ricardo M. Lantican - National scientist who is acknowledged for his work in plant breeding and genetics
- Hilario Lara - Regarded as the father of modern public health in the Philippines
- Lilian Lee - Neurologist who discovered the causes of a brain disorder known as Recessive Dystonia Parkinsonism
- Bernadette D.L. Libranda-Ramirez - Won the 2003 search for the DOST-NRCP for her significant research in understanding the molecular epidemiology of hepatitis G virus infection in the Philippines
- Clara Lim-Sylianco - Filipina National Scientist who is widely regarded for her contributions in the fields of biochemistry and organic chemistry
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