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Dr. Rhodora Azanza is recognized for her pioneering work on seaweeds and harmful algal bloom, coastal environment management, and seafood safety in the Philippines. Her significant contributions and accomplishments in the field of biology and ecology of harmful microalgae, specifically her pioneering studies on toxic dinoflagellate species responsible for Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning in the Philippines. Her original study in culturing the dinoflagellate Pyrodinium bahamanse var. compressum, the main Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning causative organism in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia, has paved the way in opening opportunities for further studies on the biology and eco-physiology of the dinoflagellate. Such studies have led to the identification of the factors that affect the occurence of algal blooms and have contributed to the design and implementation of proactive strategies that can mitigate the harmful effects of red tides and other algal blooms. Thus, negative socio-economic impacts specially on the coastal people have been minimized, if not prevented.
Sex: Female
Education
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Doctor of Philosophy in Botany, 1986
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Medical Science in Botany, 1979
- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Intramuros, Manila, Bachelor of Science in Botany, 1972
Field of Specialization
Euheuma /Kappaphycus -biology, ecology and culture, Pyrodinium - biology, ecology, culture and management of blooms
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Dr. Eduardo C. Ayustre is recognized of his pioneering works and accomplishments as a scientist and an advance surgeon. His works on fluid resuscitation helped elucidate some cellular and processes in play during hemorrhagic shock. He expounded on a surgical techniques used to control presacral bleeding. He played an important role in the development a novel techniques for emergency preservation and resuscitation – suspended and (hypothermic hyperkalemic asanguinous arrest). He was instrumental in the condition of couple of Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Philippine College of Surgeons. His award-winning researches have been published internationally.
Sex: Male
Education
- Society of Apothecaries of London, Black Friars Lane, London, England, Diploma in the Medical Care of Catastrophes, 2004
- University of the Philippines, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila, , 1996
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Bachelor of Science in Biology (Cum Laude), 1991
Field of Specialization
Molecular and Cell Biology, Clinical Surgery , Basic Science Research, General and trauma surgery, Medicine
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Dr. Kathleen Aviso is recognized for her contributions to environmental research using mathematical models. She is developing mathematical models for designing sustainable industrial systems, in which created low-carbon energy technologies to the optimal allocation of human resources during climatic disruptions. Dr. Aviso also created a model based on game theory to simulate and optimize how governments can influence the industry to invest in green technologies in 2010 which still remains relevant to current sustainability issues today.
Sex: Female
Education
- De La Salle University, Taft Ave., Manila, Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering, 2006
- De La Salle University, Taft Ave., Manila, Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and Management, 2006
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, 2000
Field of Specialization
Chemical Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, Disaster Risk and Management, Pollution, Optimization tools for environmental management, Applications of artificial intelligence in decision theory and analysis, Rough sets for decision support in life cycle analysis, Mathematical modeling for resource conservation in industrial systems
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Sex: Male
Education
- Malabon National High School, Hulong-Duhat, Malabon City, Secondary level
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Bachelor of Science in Physics
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
Field of Specialization
Device Physics and Materials Science, Device Fabrication and Characterization, Semiconductors (GaAs, Si, Metal-oxide semiconductors), Product Engineering and Failure Analysis
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Sex: Female
Education
- Nagoya University, Graduate School fo Bioagricltural Sciences, Nagoya, Japan, Doctor of Agricultural Science, Major in Biological Mechanisms and Functions, 2001
- University of the Philippines at Los Baños, College, Laguna, Master of Agriculture, Major in Agronomy (Crop Physiology), 1989
- University of the Philippines at Los Baños, College, Laguna, BAchelor of Science in  Agriculture, Major in Agronomy (Plant Breeding), 1983
Field of Specialization
Agriculture, Plant breeding, Genetics (Plants)