MANILA, Philippines – The National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is pleased to announce the 10 outstanding researchers for 2013. The researchers will received the annual Achievement Award on the first day of this year’s 81st NRCP General Membership Assembly to be held on 26- 27 March at the Manila Hotel. The recipients are:
Dr. Auxencia A. Limjap for Education. Dr. Limjap is recognized for her invaluable contributions to the academic community as innovative educator and an advocate of the Lasallian transformative learning framework considered to have changed the landscape of mathematics education in the country. Her studies and researchers resulted in the development of various modules and programs for various schools at different levels that contributed to the enrichment of research culture among the youth.
Dr. Marie Corazon A. de Ungria for Medical Sciences. Dr. de Ungria is lauded for her pioneering research in developing and validating forensic DNA technology in the Philippines which has been recognized by the scientific community here and abroad. Among others, her work in the establishment of population databases for forensic genetics and human population genetics in country alongside with her dynamic engagement with other stakeholders to enhancement of forensic science in the Philippines were indeed worthy of the award.
Dr. Rosario G. Monsalud for Biological Sciences. Dr. Monsalud is praised for her 33 years of active research on microbiology/biotechnology, particularly on mycorrhiza and nitrogen fixing bacteria as biofertilizers, on bacterial taxonomy and on microbial prospecting for enzyme producers, biocontrol, nitrogen fixers and phosphate solubilizers. Her research outputs were published in both international and local refereed journals, including in ISI-indexed journals.
Dr. Jose E. Hernandez for Agriculture and Forestry. Dr. Hernadez is honored for his outstanding leadership in the field of plant breeding that pushed the UPLB- Phil Rice Varietal Improvement Program in developing 15 new rice varieties for irrigated and rainfed lowland areas. The program actively responds to the problems of food security and brings food to the tables of the households of the less privileged and economically vulnerable. He is also recognized for the number of scientific articles he authored and co-authored, all published in international and local refereed journals, that serve as scholarly resources for students and research fellows alike.
Prof. Fortunato T. de la Peña for Engineering and Industrial Research. Prof. de la Peña is commended for his outstanding research on industrial and chemical engineering. He is also recognized for his 13 years of steadfast service as Undersecretary for Science and Technology Services of the Department of Science and Technology (2001 – 2014). His tireless efforts in advancing research in the country has earned him a number of prestigious international and national awards like the Honorary Fellow of the ASEAN Foundation of Engineering Organization in 2013 and Dangal ng Bayan Award in 2005.
Dr. Maria Cecilia G. Conaco for Social Sciences. Dr. Conaco is recognized for her excellent research productivity in various areas of social psychology. She is also praised for her pioneering studies on Filipino social identity, ethnicity and migration, social categorization and identity in the Philippines, among others. Worth mentioning is her staunch advocacy to the development the discipline of psychology in the Philippines through her inspiring and conscientious mentoring of graduate students.
Dr. Eric A. Galapon for Physics. Dr. Galapon is lauded for his outstanding research in quantum mechanics, quantum measurements theory, quantum tunnelling time, quantum arrival time, mathematical physics, and computational physics, which all inspire excellence to his research fellows and students from the graduate and undergraduate Physics courses.
Dr. Christina A. Binag for Chemical Sciences. Dr. Binag is commended for her significant contributions in the field of surface characterization, electro-synthesis of materials, and synthesis of conducting polymers and nanomaterials.
Dr. Reuben R. Cañete for Humanties. Dr. Cañete is recognized for his service to the Philippine culture and artistic community. As a scholar, he authored and co-authored a number of books and academic articles on Filipino art history and criticism which were all recognized in both international and local journals.
Dr. Flaviana D. Hilario for Earth and Space Sciences. Dr. Hilario is lauded for her sustained commitment to excellence in delivering timely and relevant scientific knowledge in the fields of climatology, meteorology, agrometeorology, and remote sensing for immediate and long-term benefits of the country. She is also recognized for her efforts at infusing a culture of research in her organization, DOST-PAGASA, that resulted in the formulation of various critical climate change action plans in the Philippines which help prepare the country for the uncertain climatic future.
Putungan, the practice of honoring and welcoming guests in the province of Marinduque, will be the motif of the awarding ceremonies that will serve as the first day’s interlude of song and dance act.
Each awardee will receive PhP25,000 and a medallion of excellence. DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo and NRCP President, National Scientist Lourdes J. Cruz alongside with the members of the NRCP Governing Board and NRCP Executive Director Carina G. Lao will lead the awarding ceremonies. – Rappler.com
There are no comments yet. Add your comment to start the conversation.