Thursday, September 25, 2008

Pedro Escuro

Filipino scientist, Dr. Pedro Escuro is most famous for his isolation of nine "seed Council" varieties of rice, down to their commercial release.

In Pedro Escuro rice varieties are: Milpal 4, HBD-2, Azmil 26 and C-22 and C-18, C4-63, C4-137, C-168 and C-12.
Pedro Escuro - Awards

* Pedro Escuro has been awarded two hours Presidential Awards from the Philippines from 1967 presidential plate of Merit for outstanding Achievements in rice improvement and Rizal Pro Patras award for outstanding contribution to the cultivation of rice and genetics.
* In 1973, Pedro Escuro received a Distinguished University of professorial Philippines award in agriculture and D. Sc. Honoris Causa in 1974.
* In 1974, Pedro Escuro Ayala won the award in agricultural science.

Pedro Escuro - Background

* Born: August 2.1923
* Dr genetics and plant breeding
* BSA (Agronomicheski), University of the Philippines Los Banos 1952
* Dr (Genetics and Plant Breeding), University of Minnesota, 1959

Filipino scientists

Eduardo San Juan

Mechanical engineer, Eduardo San Juan (aka The Space Junkman) worked in the team that invented the Lunar rover or Moon buggy. Eduardo San Juan is considered the main design of Lunar rover. John is also designed for Articulated Wheel System. Before, the Apollo Program, San Juan Eduardo worked in the nation Ballistic missile (ICBM).
Moon buggy: In 1971, the Moon buggy was first used during the Apollo 12 landing to explore the Moon.
Eduardo San Juan - Education & Awards: Eduardo San Juan graduated from Mapua Institute of Technology. He then studied Nuclear Engineering at the University of Washington. In 1978, San Juan received one of the Ten Outstanding Men (Tom) awards in science and technology.
Eduardo San Juan - On a Personal Note: Elisabeth San Juan, the proud daughter of Eduardo San Juan, has the following to say about his father.

When my Father submitted the conceptual design for the Lunar rover he submitted it by Brown Engineering, a company owning the Lady Bird Johnson.

During the final tests showing select one from a variety of design submissions, his was the only one that worked. Therefore, his design won the NASA Contract.

His overall concept and design of Articulated Wheel System is considered brilliant. Each extra wheel mounted is not under the vehicle, but situated outside the body of the vehicle and each one is motorized. Wheels are free to work for others. , It is designed to treat mouth entrance and exit. The other car will not make it to or from the mouth of the trial.

Our Father, Eduardo San Juan, is a very positive-charged creative fun of a healthy sense of humor.
Filipino Inventors & Filipino scientists

Gregorio Velasque:

Doctor Gregorio Velasquez is a reputable scientist in the Philippine phycology. Gregorio Velasquez spenting more than thirty years research myxophyceae which bluegreen algae.
Gregorio Velasque - degrees:

* B.S. University of the Philippines - 1925
* M.S. University of the Philippines - 1931
* M. A. University of Michigan - 1937
* Ph. D. University of Michigan - 1939

Gregorio Velasque - Awards:

* 1956: distinguished Science medal and diploma of honor from the Republic of the Philippines
* 1956: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship
* 1972: Republic of the Philippines Cultural Heritage Award

Filipino Inventors & Filipino scientists

Felix Maramba - Known For:

Felix Maramba built a coconut oil-fueled power generator. He is also the developer of one of the most profitable world of biogas system.
Felix Maramba - Other achievements: Felix Maramba is the president of the Philippine Association of Flour Millers, Inc. Felix Maramba wrote: Biogas and Waste Recycling, The Philippine Experience.
Benefits of Biogas Systems:

* No pollution of air and water
* Improves local economy
* More productive ground by recycling system of farming

Filipino Inventors & Filipino scientists

Filipino Doctor Fe Del Mundo - Inventor:

Doctor Fe Del Mundo is credited to study that lead to the creation of an improved hatchery and a jaundice relieving device. He has sacrificed his life to the cause of pediatrics in the Philippines.
Fe Del Mundo - Awards:

* In 1966, Fe Del Mundo received the Elizabeth Blackwell Award for "outstanding service to humanity".
* In 1977, Fe Del Mundo received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for outstanding public service.
* He also received the 15th International Congress of Pediatrics award as most outstanding pediatrician and humanitarian in 1977.

Benjamin Cabrera - Filipino Scientist:


Doctor Benjamin Cabrera has written over a hundred scientific publications in medical parasitology and public health - in search of particles to filariasis. Has developed innovations in drug therapies against diseases caused by mosquitoes and agricultural land.
Benjamin Cabrera - Titles:

* 1945 - MD at the University of the Philippines
* 1950-MPHin Medical Parasitology and Public Health at the University of Tulane
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