Dr. Drexel H. Camacho is recognized for his significant contributions in the utilization of organometallics in catalysis which afforded novel methods that are high yielding, environmentally friendly and atom economical in synthesizing biologically important compounds, difficult to prepare macromolecules and unique conjugated systems. The innovative macrocylic organometallic compounds he designed have found application as catalysts that can tolerate industrial conditions in preparing polymers with novel properties. His contribution in the semiconductor industry paved the way of an optimized process conditions, improved product yields, and better quality through understanding of polymer chemistry allowing the development of next generation materials and processes that are economical to the semiconductor manufacturing in the Philippines.
Sex: Male
Education:
- Philippine Normal University, Manila, B.S. Chemistry for Teachers (Magna cum laude), 1992
- De La Salle University, Manila, MS in Chemistry, 1997
- Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan, Ph.D. in Chemistry, 1997
- University of California, Irvine, Postdoctoral, 2002
Field of Specialization:
Chemistry, Organic synthesis, Semiconductor industry
Researches:
Camacho, D.H., Guan, Z., (2005) Living polymerization of a-olefins at elevated temperatures catalyzed by a highly active and robust cyclophane-based nickel catalyst
Macromolecules Volume 38 (7)
Camacho, D.H., Salo, E., Guan, Z., Ziller, J.W., (2005) Nickel (II) and Palladium (II) complexes with alkane-bridged macrocyclic ligand: Synthesis characterization & polymerization tests
Organometallics Volume 7(3)
Pahadi, N.K., Camacho, D.H., (2006) Palladium-catalyzed dimerization of conjugated diynes: Synthesis of (E)-1,2- divinyldiethynyl ethenes having donor and acceptor chromophores at the terminus of alkyne
Journal of Organic Chemistry Volume 71(3)
Camacho, D.H., Salo, E.V., Ziller, J.W., Guan, Z., (2004) Cyclophane-based highly active late-transition metal catalysts for ethylene polymerization
Angewandte Chemical International Edition Volume 43
Camacho, D.H., Salo, E.V., Guan, Z., (2004) Synthesis and structure of m-terphenyl-based cyclophanes containing nitrogen intra-annular functionality
Organic Letters Volume 6
Camacho, D.H., Saito, S., Yamamoto, Y., (2002) Anti-wacker type hydroalkoxylation of diynes catalyzed by Palladium
Tetrahedron Letters Volume 43
Camacho, D.H., (1994) Extracting liquid fuel from Sterculia foerida.
Bato Balani Journal of Science & Technology, Junior Ed.
Camacho, D.H., Saito, S., Yamamoto, Y.,, (2002) Synthesis of (E)-1,2-Divinyl-l,2-diethynyl ethene via Palladium-catalyzed dimerization of diynes:A New building block for molecular scaffolding
Journal of the American Chemical Society Volume 124
Camacho, D.H., Saito, S., (2002) A new building block for molecular scaffolding synthesis of (E)-1,2-Divinyl-l,2-diethynyl ethene
Society Volume 124
Camacho, D.H., Nakamura, I., Saito, S., Yamamoto, Y., (2001) Palladium-catalyzed addition of alcohol pronucleophiles to alkylidenecyclopropanes
Journal of Organic Chemistry Volume 66
Camacho, D.H., Nakamura, I., et al., (1999) Palladium-catalyzed hydroalkoxylation of methylenecyclopropanes
Angewandte Chemie International Edition Volume 38
Camacho, D.H. et al., (1992) Factors affecting male college students to enrol at PNU
Six Studies: A First Attempt at Empirical Research, PNU Research Journal Series of 1992
Papers Presented:
- Synthesis of New Materials Through Metal Catalyzed Reactions of C-C Multiple Bonds, Material Synthesis Symposium, DuPont Experimental Station, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
- Novel Cyclophane-Based a-Diimine Ligand for Thermally Stable Transition-Metal Olefin Polymerization Catalysis, International Conference on Advances in Polyolefin American Chemical Society Division of Polymer Chemistry, Sonoma Hotel, Rohnert Park, California, USA
- Control of POly.mer Topology through Late- Transition-Metal Catalysis, Organic Synthesis Symposium, University of California, Irvine, California, USA
- New C-O and C-C Bond Forming Reactions Catalyzed by Palladium, Post Doctoral Symposium University of California, Irvine, California, USA
- Anti-Wacker Type Hydroalkoxylation of Diynes Catalyzed by Palladium (0), 11th IUPAC Symposium on Organometallic Chemistry for Organic Synthesis, International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Grand Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan
- Palladium-Catalyzed Regioselective Addition of Phenols to Conjugated Diynes, 79th Spring Conference of Japan Chemical Society, Japan Chemical Society, Kobe, Japan
- Hydroalkoxylation of Unsaturated C-C Bonds Catalyzed by Palladium, 78th Spring Conference of Japan Chemical Society, Japan Chemical Society, Chiba, Japan
- Palladium-Catalyzed Hydroalkoxylation of Methylenecyc1opropanes, 76th Spring Conference of Japan Chemical Society, Yokohama, Japan
- Diuretic Potential of Eleusine indica, International Symposium on Drug Development, UNESCO, Hangzhou, China
- Palladium Catalyzed Dimerization of Conjugated Diynes: A Novel Reaction for the Synthesis of New Chromophore for Possible Use in Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials, 21th Philippine Chemistry Congress, Philippine Federation of Chemistry Societies, Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City
- Design of Cyc1ophane-Based Late Transition Metal Catalyst for Polymerization of Olefins , 20th Philippine Chemistry Congress, Philippine Federation of Chemistry Societies, Baguio Country Club, Baguio City
- Environmental Video Documentary: A Worthwhile High School Activity, National Convention of Chemistry Teachers, Philippine Association of Chemistry Teachers, University of the East, Manila
Awards:
- Outstanding Young Scientist (Chemistry), NAST-DOST, 2007
- TWAS Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines, NAST and TWAS, 2007
- Intel Flash Quarterly Recognition Award on Film Blister, Intel Flash, 2006
- Plaque of Appreciation for valued contribution to ATD-P and Intel Philippines, Intel - Assembly Technology Development, 2005
- Intel Extra Mile Awards for demonstrating excellence in teamwork, dedication, customer oreintation , Intel - Process & Equipment Eng'g, 2005
- Best Poster Award. International Symposium onOrganometa/lic Chemistry Directed Towards Organic, IUPAC through Japan Chemical Society, 2001
- Monbusho Scholarship, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan , Government of Japan, 1999-2002
- Monbusho Pre-doctoral Research Fellowship; Tohoku University , Government of Japan, 1998
- Academic Distinction Award (MS Chemistry); , De La Salle University, Manila, 1997
- Engineering & Science Education Program (ESEP), DOST, 1995-1997
- 1996 UNESCO Symposium Travel Grant for Young Scientists;, UNESCO, 1996
- Magna cum Laude (BS Chemistry Teaching) , Philippine Normal University (PNU), Manila, 1992
- 1992 Kapnayan Award (Leadership and Academic Award in Chemistry , PNU, Manila, 1992
- SEI Scholarship, Philippine Government DOST-SEI, 1988-1992
- Gerry Roxas Leadership Award, Notre Dame of Pikit, Cotabato, 1988
- Valedictorian, Class of 1988; , Notre Dame of Pikit, Cotabato, 1988
- 1988 Mercury Award in Science; Mercury Award in Mathematics , Notre Dame of Pikit, Cotabato, 1988
- Outstanding Notre Damian, Notre Dame of Pikit, Cotabato, 1988