Dr.Leoncio A. Amadore is recognized for his important contributions in the field of earth science. The Amadore Method and all the published articles of Dr. Amadore significantly contributed to the advancement of atmospheric science and hydrometeorology in the country. The scientific works of this atmospheric scientist resulted to an empirical method of forecasting tropical cyclone movement, which had been internationally recognized as the Amadore Method. His technical and scientific articles enriched with scientific information from his meteorological researches on storm surges, tropical cyclone, disaster management cycle, typhoon climatology, structures and development were published in local and international scientific journals.
Sex: Male
Education
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Doctor of Philosophy in Meteorology, 1989
- University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.A., Post Graduate Studies (Numerical Weather Prediction), 1975-1976
- University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.A., Post Graduate Studies (Weather Modification), 1972-1973
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Master of Science in Meteorology, 1972
- FEATI University, Sta. Cruz, Manila, Bachelor of Science In Education, Major in Mathematics, Minor in Physics, 1968
Field of Specialization
Meteorology, Earth Science, Tropical cyclone, Disaster management cycle, Numerical Weather Prediction, Weather Modification, Storm surges, Typhoon climatology
Researches
Amadore, L.A., (2002) Applications of Climate Information in the Socio-Economic Sectors of the Philippines
WMO Bulletin, Geneva, Switzerland Volume 51, No. 4
Amadore, L.A., (1996) Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptaion in Asia and the Pacific Water and Air Pollution
Kluwer Academic Publishers, the Netherlands
Amadore, L.A., (1972) An evaluation of the accuracy of some objective techniques for predicting tropical cyclone movement in the Western North Pacific
Philippine Weather Bureau
Feir, R.B., Amadore, L.A., & Perez, R.T., (1999) Climate change impacts and responses in the Phiippines coastal sector
Climate Research Volume 12
Amadore, L.A., Yanga, S.O., & Medina, D.C., (1973) Rain stimulation and numerical cloud modelling
Science review Volume 14, No. 6
Amadore, L.A., (1990) Natural hazards and disaster preparedness measures for coastal areas
Ang Tagamasid Volume 18, No. 6
Subbaramayya, I., & Amadore, L.A., (1971) Preliminary report on the skill of some objective techniques for forecasting typhoon movement
WMO/UNDP Project
Amadore, L.A., (2005) Crisis or Opportunity, Climate change impacts in the Philippines
Barangay Profile, Banacon, Getafe, Bohol, Philippines
Papers Presented
Multi-Hazard Impact-Based Forecasting and Warning, 12th Founding Anniversary, Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM), College of Science, UP Diliman, at the Forum on: Yolanda, Glenda, and Ruby: Forecasting, Impact Assessment, and Rehabilitation - Best Practices, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
Application of Science-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) to Storm Surge Yolanda, 3rd National Conference on Climate Change-Related Risks and Disasters, National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST-DOST, Philippines), Traders Hotel, Manila
Storm Surge Yolanda @ Basey, W. Samar: Observations and Insights into REHAB w/DRR & CCA, Post-Yolanda Workshop for LGUs, NGOs and POs, Mapping Yolanda’s impact on Philippine mangroves: impacts and recovery, University of the Philippines in the Visayas-Tacloban City
Storm Surge Yolanda @ Basey, W. Samar: Observations and Insights into REHAB w/DRR & CCA, Post-Yolanda Workshop, Mapping Yolanda’s impact on Philippine mangroves: impacts and recovery, IESM, UP Diliman, Quezon City
Dissecting the Yolanda Disaster - DRR & CCA Analyses, CEC Forum, Rising to the challenges of climate change and the environment, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sta. Mesa, Manila
Storm Surge: Typhoon Yolanda @ Basey, W. Samar, Forum on Typhoon Yolanda: Development, Intensification, Track, Damages and Communicating Advisories, College of Science Auditorium, UP Diliman
Storm Surge: Typhoon Yolanda @ Basey, W. Samar, Philippine Working Group Meeting on Site Selection Assessment and Criteria, Ateneo de Manila University Campus
Storm Surge: Typhoon Yolanda @ Basey, W. Samar, Forum on Typhoon Yolanda, College of Engineering, UP Diliman
Storm Surge: Typhoon Yolanda @ Basey, W. Samar, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Featured article on “Talk of the Town”
Climate Change and You!, The Earth Science Teachers’ Seminar & Workshop (ESTS&WS), The National Geology Congress 2014 Theme: “Assimilation: Immersing Society in the Geosciences”, NIGS Seminar Room, UP Diliman
Development of a Quantitative Typhoon Risk/Damage Model and Its Applications, Paper Presentations and Forum on Policy-Relevant NRCP Researches, Traders Hotel, Roxas Blvd, Pasay City
Case Studies on Hazard, Vulnerability (and Risk) Assessment (Mindanao-Visayas), NRCP ExeCom, NRCP, Bicutan, Taguig City
Climate Change Adaptation: What Civil Engineering Can Offer, Civil Engineering (CE) Talk, Theme: CEnTIGRADE: Civil Engineering’s Techniques and Innovations Generated for the Resolution of Atmospheric Differences in the Environment, Sponsored by: The UP Aggregates Inc., College of Engineering of the University of the Philippines – Diliman, UP Film Institute
Vulnerability of Philippine buildings to typhoons, Wind Vulnerability Workshop, Townsville, Australia
Typhoon Damage Modelling – a Tool for Climate Change Risk Assessment, National Conference on Gender and Climate Change, DSWD Auditorium, Quezon City
Typhoon Damage/Risk Assessment – a Prerequisite to Adaptation, 6th National Meteorological-Hydrological Convention, Quezon City
A Conceptual Typhoon Damage Model, Earthquake and Severe Wind Exposure and Vulnerability Workshop, Tagaytay City
Freshwater Resources of the Philippines and the Possible Effects of Climate Change, Final Report, Greenpeace SE-Phil, Quezon City
The Scientific, Socio-Economic and Political Dimensions of Climate Change, 76th National Research Council of the Philippines General Membership Assembly, Polkabal-Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel, Rizal Park, Manila
The Regional Impacts of Climate Change: The Philippine Setting, Seminar on Regional Climate Change and Energy, Bangkok, Thailand
Crisis or Opportunity? Climate Change Impacts and the Philippines, Final Report, Greenpeace Publication, Quezon City
Economic and Social Impacts of Tropical Cyclones and the Warning System – the Philippine Situation, Final Report: Research contract with WMO, Geneva, Switzerland, March 2004-January 2005