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Dr. Christian Joseph H. Camacho is recognized of his outstanding research contributions in the field of plant pathology especially in fungal population genetics and molecular plant pathology. He is credited for locating the genes that control pathogenicity and aggressiveness on the genetic map of Gibberell zeae (Fusarium graminearum), a fungal pathogen that threatens wheat production around the world. The simple inheritance of pathogenecity and aggressiveness in G. zeae and the genetic variation derived from the crosses he established could lead to a gradual increase of aggressiveness, enhancing efforts of plant breeders to use several genetic distinct sources of resistance to avoid possible disease outbreaks in the future. His researches addressed the genetic basis of ecologically or agriculturally important traits of Fusarium species affecting important fod crops such as toxin production, aggressiveness, vegetable compatibility groups, mating type and female fertility in the hope that it will lead to improved control strategies.
Sex: Male
Education:
- University of Hoheinheim, Stuttgart, Germany, Dr. Sc. Agr. Agricultural Science, 2000-2004
- University of the Philippines, Los Baños and The Royal Veterinary And Agr. Univ., Copenhagen, Denmark, Medical Science in Plant Pathology Environmental Science (minor), 1994-1998
- University of the Philippines at Los Banos, College,Laguna, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, 1986-1992
Field of Specialization:
Agriculture, Plant Pathology, Molecular Pathology
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Dr. Alvin Culaba is recognized for his pioneering work in the area of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. He specializes in mechanical engineering, design engineering, mechanical engineering design, and mechanical processes. His research finds applications in energy-environment interactions like cleaner production technology, energy technology and management, alternative energy, environmental management systems, manufacturing and environmental systems engineering, and renewable energy systems.
Sex: Male
Education:
- University of Portsmouth, Anglesea Road, Portsmouth POI 3DJ, United Kingdom, Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, 1996
- Energy Technology School of Energy and Natural Resources, Asian Institute of Technolgy, Bangkok, Thailand, Master of Engineering, 1990
- Eastern Visayas State University, Tacloban City, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 1984
- International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy, Scientists Programme-Sustainable Energy Systems, 2004
- University of Portsmouth, Anglesea Rd., Portsmouth PO1 3DJ, United Kingdom, Post Doctoral Visiting Fellow-Environmental Systems Engineering, 2004
- Science and Technology Policy Research University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, United Kingdom, Post-Doctoral Study Fellow-Management of Technology, 1997
Field of Specialization:
Environmental Systems Engineering, Environmental Management Systems, Renewable Energy Systems , Alternative Energy , Mechanical Engineering
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Sex: Male
Education:
- MIT, BS Mechanical Engineering, 1957
- UPLB, MS Forestry, 1981
Field of Specialization:
Furniture production, Production management, Wood-based products manufacture, Wood seasoning
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Dr. Virginia Cuevas is recognized for pioneering research on organic fertilizer that lead to the development of a rapid fungus-mediated compost production method that is low-cost, efficient, non-pollutive and sustainable and self-reliant. This technological breakthrough can be mass developed and processed even by small farmers in the lowlands and uplands where it is most appropriate thereby increasing production yield for the country’s growing population.
Sex: Female
Education:
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, B.S. Botany, 1969
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, M.S. Botany, 1977
- University of the Philippines at Los Baños, College, Laguna, Ph.D. in Botany, 1987
Field of Specialization:
Biotechnology, Trichoderma technology, Rapid composting
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Sex: Male
Education:
- Agronomy (Crop/Plant Physiology and Soil-Plant-Water Relations) - Texas A & M University, College St, Texas, U.S.A., Ph.D., 1991
- University of the Philippines, Los Baños, B.S.A., 1975
- Agronomy and Crop Physiology - University of the Philippines, Los Baños, M.S., 1981
Field of Specialization:
Agronomy
Rice varieties