Filipino scientists

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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