who are the famous filipino scientists?

Answer 1

Gregorio Y. Zara, D. Sc. Physics-->
The inventor of the two-way television telephone. Aside from inventing the video-phone, he also invented the electrical kinetic resistance known as the Zara effect. He also invented an airplane engine which used alcohol as fuel. It was first flown at the Manila International Airport on September 30, 1954

Julian A. Banzon, Ph. D. Biophysical Chemistry-->
This scientist is known for his ingenuity and creativeness. He uses local materials in almost all his researches. His works include studies on coconut and sugarcane. According to him, coconut can be a renewable source of chemicals and fuels. He also discovered that ethyl esters can be taken from sugarcane.

Fe del Mundo, M. D., M. A. Pediatrics-->
She was the epitome of a mother in all her works. Dr. del Mundo gave her all for the cause of pediatrics in the country. Her love for pediatrics drove her to work in rural areas, where she inspired hospitals and health practitioners to put up various pediatric institutions.

Pedro Escuro, Ph.D. Genetics and Plant Breeding-->
Dr. Escuro made waves by developing rice breeding in the country.He led the development, isolation, and release of nine Seed Board rice varieties. Dr. Escuro is the recepient of many awards, some of which includes the Presidential awards, Presidential Plaque of Merit for outstanding accomplishments in rice improvement (1967) and the Rizal Pro Patria award.

Dr. Luz Oliveros-Belardo, Ph.d. Pharmaceutical chemistry-->
She worked on essential oils and extracts from Philippine plants. An expert in herbal medication, she has extracted 33 essential oils and analyzed their properties.The results of her studies have become new flavors and medicines.

Francisco Quisumbing-->
Inventor of the Quink trademark ink, which is used in Parker Pens. Quisumbing is a Filipino chemist who graduated from the University of Chicago as an American-sponsored pensionado. After WW II, he tried to organize the Philippine Ink Corporation under the Japanese Reparations Program, but was frustrated by what he labeled as "too much government intervention in private enterprise." Quink stands for Quisumbing Ink. It cleans the pen as it writes, and dries quickly on paper, but remains liquid inside the pen.

Carmen C. Velasquez, Ph. D. Parasitology-->
She discovered new species of Philippine Food species, birds and mammals, among others. Dr. Velasquez, because of her numerous discoveries, is included in the American Men and Women of Science, International Who's Who of Intellectuals and World Who's Who of Women and International Scholars Directory.

Eduardo San Juan-->
The Filipino who designed the moon buggy used by NASA astronauts. E. San Juan is a NASA engineer who designed the moon buggy which the Apollo astronauts used on the moon. Despite using home-made materials, his model which was chosen over other hi-tech designs. He graduated from MIT. No, not Massachussetts, Mapua!

Teodoro Agoncillo, Litt.D.-->
He radical historian who became a National Scientist. He wrote numerous books and papers on Philippine History. Some of his famous works are Ang Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas; The Revolt of the Masses; The Story of Bonifacio and the Katipunan; Malolos, The Crisis of the Republic; Philippine History (adopted as official textbook in Philippine History); and the History of the Filipino People. He was given the title University Professor, the highest appointment in all universities.

Jose Rizal-->
Have you ever heard of the Draco rizali, Apogania rizali, or the Rhacophorus rizali?In case you haven’t, well hey are the scientific names of animals and insects which our National Hero Jose Rizal discovered – yes, discovered – during his
exile in Dapitan. The naming of these fauna after their iscover is the greatest tribute to Rizal’s scientific endeavors and expertise. Rizal venerated almost solely for helping form a national consciousness and for fighting for reforms in the Spanish rulers governance in the hope for a better life for his people. Unfortunately, his scientific accomplishments largely remain in the shadow of his writings, travels, supposed amorous affairs, and of course, martyrdom. Aside from having been a linguist who mastered five languages, a prolific writer
of numerous essays, letters, poems, and two novels, and a stubborn nationalist who died for what he believed in, Rizal early on displayed intellectual capabilities in the sciences as well.

Answer 2

Jose Rizal, no doubt, he made awesome reseaches and discoveries. and to name a few:
Angel Alcala
Angel Alcala is behind the invention of artifical coral reefs used for fisheries in Southeast Asia.
Arturo Alcaraz
Arturo Alcaraz is a volcanologist specializing in geothermal energy development.
Benjamin Almeda
Benjamin Almeda designed a food-processing machine.
Julian Banzon
Julian Banzon researched methods of producing alternative fuels.
Benjamin Cabrera
Doctor Benjamin Cabrera has developed innovations in drug treatments against diseases caused by mosquitoes and agricultural soil.
Roberto Del Rosario - Filipino Inventor
Roberto Del Rosario is the inventor of the Karaoke Sing Along System.Paulo Campos
Paulo Campos built the first radioisotope laboratory in the Philippines.Magdalena Cantoria
Magdalena Cantoria is a noted Filipino botanist.Josefino Comiso - Filipino Physicist
Filipino Physicist Josefino Comiso has been warning the world about global warming.Lourdes Cruz
Doctor Lourdes Cruz has made scientific contributions to the biochemistry field of conotoxins.Rolando De La Cruz - Filipino Scientist
Filipino scientist Rolando De La Cruz invented an anti cancer skin cream.Fe Del Mundo - Filipino Doctor
Doctor Fe Del Mundo is credited with studies leading to the invention of an improved incubator and a jaundice relieving device.Roberto Del Rosario - Filipino Inventor
Roberto Del Rosario is the inventor of the Karaoke Sing Along System.Daniel Dingel - Filipino Inventor
Daniel Dingel claims to have invented a water-powered car.Pedro Escuro
Filipino scientist, Pedro Escuro is best known for his isolation of nine rice varieties.Agapito Flores - Filipino Scientist
Agapito Flores has been acclaimed by some as being the inventor of the first fluorescent lamp - is this true?Pedro Flores
Pedro Flores was the first person to manufactured the yo-yo in the United States.Francisco Fronda
Francisco Fronda is know as the Father of poultry science in the Philippines.Hilario Lara
Hilario Lara helped establish the National Research Council of the Philippines.Felix Maramba
Felix Maramba built a coconut oil-fueled power generator.William Padolina
William Padolina has served as the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology for the Philippines.Eduardo Quisumbing
Eduardo Quisumbing was a noted expert in the medicinal plants of the Philippines.Francisco Quisumbing
Filipino chemist Francisco Quisumbing invented Quink ink.Jose Rodriguez
Jose Rodriguez is a noted Filipino scientist and researcher who has invented methods of controlling leprosy.Eduardo San Juan
Eduardo San Juan worked on the team that invented the Lunar Rover or Moon Buggy.Alfredo Santos
Filipino chemist Alfredo Santos is a noted researcher in the chemistry of natural products.Francisco Santos - Filipino Chemist
Filipino Chemist Francisco Santos studied the nutritional problems associated with the Filipino diet.Gregorio Velasque
Filipino scientist, Gregorio Velasque made intensive studies of bluegreen algae.Carmen Velasquez - Filipino Biologist
Carmen Velasquez was a noted Filipino biologist.Gregorio Zara - Famous Filipino Scientist
Gregorio Zara - famous Filipino scientist Gregorio Y ZaraOutstanding Filipino Inventors
Jose N. Rodriguez, Carmen Velasquez, Gregorio Zara, and others are briefly discussed.

Answer 3

Roberto del Rosario
-with the most important and life changing invention of all time for the entire filipino race.....Karaoke Sing Along System in 1975

wow so innovative!!!

Answer 4

The late great Ernie Baron.

Answer 5

agapito flores...invented the flourescent lamp

julian banzon (sp?)...i think he was the one who did research on rice..basta agricultural researcher

there's one, i don't remember.. they said a pinoy invented the lunar buggy :D

Answer 6

the one who invented the florescent light.

Answer 7

Sorry, but I'm totally clueless on this one.

Answer 8

the cast of sineskuwela!

Answer 9

agapito flores