National Academy of Science and Technology Awards
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National Academy of Science and Technology recognizes worthy contributions of Filipino scientists in the advancement of science and technology in the country during its Annual Scientific Meeting. It includes the following recognitions: Outstanding Young Scientists (OYS), The World Academy of Sciences for Developing Countries (TWAS) Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines, NAST Talent Search for Young Scientists, NAST Environmental Science Award, NAST-LELEDFI Award for Outstanding Research in Tropical Medicine, Outstanding Scientific Papers, Outstanding Books and Outstanding Monographs.
The Outstanding Young Scientists (OYS) is given to young Filipino scientist (younger than 41 years old) who have made significant contributions to science.[1] Recipients include Rodolfo Cabangbang, agronomist, 1982.[2]
The World Academy of Sciences for Developing Countries (TWAS) Prize for Young Scientists in the Philippines
The TWAS Prize for Young Scientist is given to outstanding young Filipino scientists (must not be 41 years) by the NAST in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics.
| Year | Field | Name | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mycology (Biology) | Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz, Dr. Rer. Nat | "for his important research on the biodiversity and ecological patterns of marine and mangrove fungi, fungal endophytes, macrofungi, and fruticoselichens."[1] |
| Genetics (Biology) | Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, Ph.D. | "for his significant contributions to the pioneering DNA barcoding studies" | |
| 2013 | Physics | Raphael A. Guererro, Ph.D. | "in recognition of his research on volume holographic storage and animation"[3] |
NAST Environmental Science Award
| Year | Name | Affiliation | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Damasa Magcale-Macandog, Ph.D. | University of the Philippines Los Baños | "for her exemplary research program that addressed the environmental issues and problems of the Laguna Lake ecosystem"[1] |
NAST-LELEDFI Award for Outstanding Research in Tropical Medicine
|
Year |
Name |
Affiliation |
Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Vicente Y. Belizario Jr., M.D. | National Institutes of Health | Sentinel surveillance of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in preschool-age and school-age children in selected local government units in the Philippines: Follow-up assessment |