Dr. Efren F. Abaya is recognized for his scientific and technological contributions towards understanding various processes used in digital and data communications that may lead to more efficient and accurate means for the transmission of information. Efren has worked since 1998 at the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), where he heads a unit that is responsible for the worldwide communications network which connects monitoring stations to its International Data Centre in Vienna. Prior to this, Dr. Abaya was a professor and former Chairman of the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of the Philippines.
Sex: Male
Education:
- The University of Texas at Austin, Texas, USA, Post-doctoral Research Associate, 1982
- Univ. of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, B.S. Electrical Engineering, 1977
- The University of Texas at Austin, Texas, USA, M.S. in Electrical Engineering, 1980
- The University of Texas at Austin, Texas, USA, Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering, 1982
Field of Specialization
Mathematics, Mathematical Probability Theory, Quantization Theory, Digital and Data Communications
Researches:
Applications of Error Coding in Data Transcription [Completed]
Microelectronics Design and Application [Completed]
Telex Terminal Emulation with Microcomputers [Completed]
Data Capture with Microcomputers for PABX Message Detail [Completed]
Appraisal of BUTEL Telephone Exchanges [Completed]
Analytical Performance Evaluation of a Statistically Multiplexed Computer Data Link [Completed]
Computer Terminal Emulation With Microcomputers [Completed]
Telecommunications Manpower Development Study [Completed]
Algorithms for Vector Quantizer Design [Completed
Papers Presented
Microelectronics and Instrumentation and Controls Research Program, 1st National Congress on Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development, PCASTRD-DOST, Silahis Hotel, Manila
Microelectronics, Frontiers of Physics Lecture Series for Physics Teachers , U.P. ISMED, Diliman, Quezon City
Microelectronics, PCASTRD Symposium on Scientific Advances and Emerging Technologies, U.P. Faculty Center, Quezon City
State of Electrical Engineering Education: Issues, Problems and Concerns, 1988 National Engineering Educators Conference, De La Salle University, Manila
Convergence of Scalar Quantizers, NRCP Symposium on Mathematical Sciences and Computing, Div. II
Error Control in Data Transmission, Computer Dealers and Distributors Association of the Philippines
Microelectronics , 6th National Productivity Congress Seminar on Dealing With Emerging Technologies
Data Communications-Second Look, Computer Dealers and Distributors Association of the Philippines
Data Communications Fundamentals , Philippine Computer Show
Telephone and Data Switching and Signalling, IECEP
Tutorial on Data Communications, 8th Mid-Year Convention, Institue of Integrated Electrical Engineers, Olongapo City
Quantization with Non-Difference Based Distortion Measures, 20th Annual Allerton Conference on - Communication, Control and Computing, University of Illinois, Monticello, Illinois, USA
Some Remarks on Optimal Quantization, 16th Annual Conference on Information Sciences and Systems, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Convergence of Vector Quantizers With Applications to the Design of Optimal Quantizers, 19th Annual Allerton Conference on Communication, Control and Computing, University of Illinois, Monticello, Illinois, USA
Some Notes on Optimal Quantization, IEEE International Conference on Communications, Denver, Colorado, USA
Some Comments on the Design of Quantizaers, 22nd Annual Allerton Conference on Communication, Control and Computing
Some Aspects of Quantization in Metric Spaces, 1983 Conference on Information Sciences and Systems, Princeton University
Awards:
- Outstanding Young Scientist (Electrical Engineering), National Academy of Sciene and Technology (NAST)-DOST, 1989
- Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin , UNDP-UNESCO , 1979-82
- Graduate Student Professional Development Award, The University of Texas at Austin , 1982
- Most Outstanding Graduate (Male), University of the Philippines Alumni Association , 1977
- Undergraduate Scholar, National Science Development Board (NSDB), 1972-1977
- University Scholar, University of the Philippines
- Pambihirang Talino Award, National Movement for Science and Technology (NAMOST) , 1972 Ap
- Gold Eagle Award - for Community Development , Insular Life Educational Foundation , 1972 Ap