Dr. Porfirio Alexander M. Alino

Education

1989 Ph.D. in Marine Chemical Ecology
James Cook University
Queensland, Australia
1983 Master of Science in Marine Biology
University of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines
1978 Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology
University of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines

Scientific Recognition/ Honors/ Awards:
International
  1. Australian Marine Science and  Technology, Ph.D. Fellowship Grants (1958-1989)
  2. Postdoctoral Visit Fellowship, Australian Institute of Marine Science Darwin Museum of  Arts and Natural History, Northern Territory, Australia (November 1989)
  3. Recognition for development capacity at the 12th International Coral Reef Symposium, 9-13 July 2012
  4. 2013 Outstanding Alumnus for the Faculty Science and Engineering, James Cook University, Australia.
  5.  2013 Chancellors Outstanding Alumnus, James Cook University, Australia
National
  1.  PCARR Scholarship Award, M.S. Fellow (1980-1983)
  2.  Ten Outstanding Young Scientists Award (1993)
  3.  Gawad Counselor Award for Extension Work, University of the Philippines Diliman (2000)
  4.  Hugh Greenwood Environmental Science Award Finalist, National Academy of Science and Technology (2002)
  5.  Hugh Greenwood Award Environmental Science Award (2003)
  6.  National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Outstanding Book Award in 2005 for the book “Atlas of the Philippines Coral Reefs”
  7.  NAST and Elvira O. Tan Outstanding Paper Award in 2007 for the paper “A decision support model for determining sizes of marine protected areas: biophysical considerations”
  8.  NAST Outstanding Scientific Paper Award in 2010 for the paper “Distributional patterns, habitat overlap, and trophic interactions of species caught by trawling in the Ragay Gulf, Philippines”
  9.  University of the Philippines (UP) Centennial Professional Chair Award (2008-2012)
  10.  UP Scientist 1 (2009-2011)
  11.  UP Scientist 3 (2012-2014, 2015-2017)
  12.  2014 UP Alumni Association (UPAA) Distinguished Alumni Award in Science and Technology


Dr. Leoncio A. Amadore
Education
1989 Ph.D. in Meteorology
University of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines
1976 Post Graduate Studies in Numerical Weather Prediction and Weather
Modification - Cloud Physics
University of Miami
Florida, USA
1972 Master of Science in Meteorology
University of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines
1968 Bachelor of Science in Education (Major in Math, Minor in Physics)
FEATI University 
Sta. Cruz, Manila
   
Scientific Recognition/ Honors/ Awards:
  1. Distinguished IESM PhD Alumnus (Special Recognition), University of the Philippines Diliman (2015) 
  2. National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Member Emeritus  Award, National Research Council of the Philippines (2015)
  3. Atmospheric Scientist Achievement  Award, NRCP (2002)
  4. 2013 Distinguished and Outstanding Accomplishment in Public Service, Civil Service Commission PAGASA Award (1984).


Mr. Leandro V. Buendia

Education

1990 Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Laguna, Philippines
1981 Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
De La Salle Araneta University
Manila, Philippines

Scientific Recognition/ Honors/ Awards:
  1. Lead Reviewer/Expert Reviewer on Annex 1 Parties’ National Communication and National Inventory Report to UNFCCC, (2007- present)
  2. Member, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Emission Factor Database Editorial Board (2018-2021)
  3. Nobel Peace Prize as Contributor to the work of the IPCC (2007)
  4. START (A global change System for Analysis, Research, and  Training) Young Scientist Award for the Southeast Asia region, Washington DC, USA (1998)


Dr. Rex Victor O. Cruz

Education

1990 Ph.D. in Wasteshed Management
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, USA
1981 Master of Science in Forestry
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Laguna, Philippines
1978 Bachelor of Science in Forestry
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Laguna, Philippines

Scientific Recognition/ Honors/ Awards:
International
  1. Member, Advisory Board, Forestry Science and  Technology Journal, Korean Forestry Society (2010-present)
  2. Nobel Peace Prize as Contributor to the work of the IPCC (2007)
  3. USAID Scholarship grant, PhD in Watershed Management, University of Arizona (1985-1990)
  4. 2013 USAID Scholarship grant, Training on Integrated Water Resources Development, Arizona (1985).
  5. USAID Scholarship grant, Training on Forestry in Arid Environments, Arizona (1985)
National
  1. Member, Editorial Board, Ecosystems and Development, Journal of the Forest and Natural Resources Research Society of the Philippines, Inc. (2009-present)
  2. Scientist III, University of the Philippines (2012-2014, 2015-2017)
  3. Scientist II, University of the Philippines (2008-2011)
  4. UPLB Centennial Professional Chair, “Reinventing CFNR” (2010)
  5. Best Scientific Poster Award for the paper “Yield and Oil Content Ideotypes Specification in Jatropha Curcas L.”, NAST Awarding Ceremonies (2010)
  6. Distinguished NRCP Scientist  Award for outstanding accomplishments in research on climate change and watershed management (2009)
  7. Ten Outstanding UPLB Alumni  Award (2009)
  8. Almaciga Award for significant contribution to watershed management and development and climate change studies in the Philippines and for untiring support to the Forestry Development Center, UP Los Baños (2006)
  9. Arsenio G. Espiritu Professional Chair in Forestry, CFNR, UPLB (2002-2003)


Dr. Carlos Primo C. David

Education

2003 Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Geology
Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences
Stanford University
1995 Master of Science in Geology
National Institute of Geological Sciences
University of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines
1991 Bachelor of Science in Geology
National Institute of Geological Sciences
University of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines

Scientific Recognition/Honors/Awards:
International
  1. Participant, International School on Research Impact  Assessment, Favrholm, Denmark (2017)
  2. Graduate, Water Governance Program, Lee Kwan Yu School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore (2011)
  3. Awardee, Stanford-Packard Foundation Grant (2000)
  4. Awardee, Geological Society of  America research grant (2000).
  5.  Recipient, Stanford University McGee research grant (1998-2001)
National
  1.  3rd place, Career Executive Service Exam of the Career Executive Service Board (2017)
  2.  Member, Network for Advancing and Evaluating the Societal Impact of Science (2017-present)
  3.  Awardee, Achievement Award for Earth Sciences, NRCP (2017)
  4.  Awardee, Most Outstanding R&D of DOST-PCIEERD for Climate X (2015)
  5.  Vice Chairman, Geoscience Foundation Inc. (2010-present)
  6.  Associate Member, National Research Council of the Philippines
  7.  Philippine Patent Co-Owner, No. 1-2009-000107 Time-Sensitive Assimilation Device for Use in Tangible User Interface (TUI) Devices (2014)
  8.  Co-Awardee, Outstanding Scientific Paper, National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Philippines (2013)
  9.  Awardee, Oscar M. Lopez Professional Chair for Climate Change Adaptation (2013-2015)
  10.  Graduate, Hazardous Materials Training Course, UP National Engineering Center (2011)
  11.  Awardee, UP Policy Paper on the Water Resources Sector (2010)
  12.  Awardee, Top Professor of the College of Science, UP Diliman (2010)
  13.  Awardee, UP Centennial Faculty (2009)
  14.  Awardee, Outstanding Scientific Paper, NAST Philippines (2009)
  15.  3rd place, PCIEERD-DOST Search for Outstanding Invention/Research (2006)
  16.  Scholar, DOST (1997-2002)
  17. Top 1 PRC Geology Licensure Exam (1992)


Dr. Laura T. David

Education

1989 Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography
University of South Carolina
Columbia, USA

Scientific Recognition/ Honors/ Awards:
National
  1.  Chair, Technical Committee for Marine Science, Commission on Higher Education
  2.  Awardee, Gawad Chanselor Natatanging Guro Award, University of the Philippines Diliman (2011)
  3.  Recipient, The Outstanding Women in Nation's Service (2010)
  4. L'Oreal National Fellow

 

Dr. Felino P. Lansigan

Education

1982 Ph.D. in Hydrology and Water Resources
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, USA
1977 Master of Science in Statistics
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Laguna, Philippines
1975 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Statistics)
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Laguna, Philippines

Scientific Recognition/ Honors/ Awards:
International
  1. University of the Philippines International Publication Award (2009, 2008, 2007, 2000)
  2. Nobel Peace Prize as Contributor to the work of the IPCC (2007)
  3. Fellow, Global Change and Terrestrial Ecosystem, Impacts Center for Southeast Asia, Indonesia (1998)
  4. Fellow, Japan Science and Technology (1998).
  5. Research Fellow, UPLB-Ford Foundation and East-West Center’s for Environment and Policy Institute, Hawaii (1985)
National
  1. Co-recipient, Outstanding Book Award, NAST Philippines (2015)
  2. SEARCA Regional Southeast Asia Professional Chair Award (2013)
  3. UPLB Outstanding Teacher Award in the Physical Sciences (2013)
  4. UPLB Institute of Statistics Outstanding Senior Faculty Award (2013)
  5. UP Diamond Jubilee Professional Chair Award (2011-2012)


Dr. Rodel D. Lasco

Education

1993 Post-doctorate
University of Guelph
Ontario, Canada
1991 Ph.D. in Forestry (Agroforestry and Environmental Science)
University of the Philippines Los Baños 
Laguna, Philippines
1986 Bachelor of Science in Forestry (Agroforestry)
University of the Philippines Los Baños 
Laguna, Philippines
1986 Bachelor of Science in Forestry
University of the Philippines Los Baños 
Laguna, Philippines

Scientific Recognition/ Honors/ Awards:
International
  1. Coordinating Lead Author/Lead Author for IPCC (2014-present)
  2. Nobel Peace Prize as Contributor to the work of the IPCC (2007)
National
  1. Member, National Academy of Science and  Technology (NAST) Philippines
  2. Outstanding Scientist Award, Forests and Natural Resources Research Society of the Philippines (2006)
  3. Outstanding Researcher, CFNR, UPLB (2003)
  4. Special Achievement Award in Environmental Forestry, UPLB-CFNR Alumni Association (2003)
  5. Gawad Lagablab (Outstanding Alumnus Award), Philippines Science High School Alumni Association (1998)
  6. Outstanding Young Scientist of the Philippines Award, National  Academy of Sciences (1997)

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Dr. Glenn Roy V. Paraso

Education

2001 Master of Public Health
University of Wales College of Medicine
Wales, United Kingdom
1986 Doctor of Medicine
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay
Manila, Philippines
1978 Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology
University of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines

Scientific Recognition/ Honors/ Awards:
International
  1. Member, American Public Health Association (2013)
  2. Alumnus, British Chevening Alumni Society (2002)
  3. Member, Society for Social Medicine, United Kingdom, University of East Anglia, School of Medicine (2002)
  4. Alumnus, Department of Epidemiology, Statistics, and Public Health, University of Wales College of Medicine, United Kingdom (2001).
  5. Recipient, British Chevening Scholarship for a Masters in Public Health (2000)
National
  1. Fellow, National Institutes for Health, Institute of Health Policy and Development Studies, UP College of Medicine
  2. Country  Technical Working Group for the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria (2003)
  3. Member, Coordinating Council Mechanism (CCM) of the Philippines for the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria (2002)
  4. Contributor, Study of Climate Change: Perspectives from Health in the book “Disturbing Climate”
  5. Sectoral Council Member, Sectoral Council for the Victims of Disaster and Calamities, National Anti-Poverty Commission (1999)
  6. Passed the Philippine Board Licensure examinations for Medicine (1986)


Dr. Rosa T. Perez

Education

1992 Ph.D. in Meteorology
University of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines
1982 Master of Science in Meteorology
University of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines
1973 Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
University of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines

Scientific Recognition/ Honors/ Awards:
International
  1. Lead Author, IPCC 6th Assessment Report (2018-present)
  2. Review Editor, WG 2 IPCC 5th Assessment Report (2012-2014)
  3. Lead Author, Chapter 2, IPCC “Special Report: Managing Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation” (2009-2011)
  4. Lead Author, Chapter 20 WG 2 IPCC 4th Assessment Report (2004-2007) .
  5. Lead Author, TP 9 on “Continuing Adaptation”, Adaptation Policy Framework of UNDP-GEF (2002-2003)
  6. Seconded Scientist, ASEAN Specialized Meteorological Center in Singapore (1993)
  7. Seconded Fellow, Government of India UNFSST Project on Meteorological Applications of Satellite Imageries (1983)
National
  1. Member, Regional Expert Group, Climate Vulnerable Forum (2015)
  2. Member, Expert Group on Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (2015, 2009)
  3. Trainer, Environmental Security Course: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, Ateneo de Manila University (2011)
  4. Climate Change Consultant - UNDP, UNEP, UNICEF, ADB, World Bank, German Development Bank, GIZ, USAID, PEMSEA, DOST, DAP, LGA, Ayala Foundation, and Zuellig Family Foundation.
  5. Member, Environmental Review Committee, DENR
  6. Reviewer, Natural Hazards Journal, Climatic Change Journal



Dr. Juan M. Pulhin

Education

1997 Ph.D. in Geographical Sciences
The Australian National University
Canberra, Australia
1987 Master of Science in Forestry
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Laguna, Philippines
1981 Bachelor of Science in Forestry
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Laguna, Philippines

Scientific Recognition/ Honors/ Awards:
International
  1. Lead Author, IPCC 6th Assessment Report (2018-present)
  2. Executive Committee Member, Asian University Network of Environment and Disaster Management
  3. Visiting Professor/Associate Professor, Department of Global Agricultural Sciences, University of Tokyo, Japan (2007, 2010)
  4. Nobel Peace Prize as Contributor to the work of the IPCC (2007) .
  5. ZAYED International Prize for the Environment for “Scientific and Technological Achievements in Environment” Dubai, UAE (2006)
  6. Lead Author, WG2 IPCC 4th Assessment Report (2004-2007)
  7. Young Fellow, Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (2002-2005)
National
  1.  UPLB Outstanding Researcher Award (2012)
  2. Outstanding Researcher, CFNR-UPLB (2011)
  3. Adviser, Community Forestry and Enterprises, International Tropical Timber Organization (2010-2012)
  4. Outstanding UPLB Alumni Award (2009)
  5.  Hugh Greenwood Award Environmental Science Award (2003)
  6. Outstanding Scientist Award in Socioeconomics and Policy (2006)
  7. UPLB Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award for Institutional Service for the College of Forestry and Natural Resources (2006)
  8. Outstanding Alumnus for Institutional Service, CFNR-UPLB (2006)
  9. UPLB Outstanding Teacher Award in Social Sciences, CFNR-UPLB (1999)
  10. UPLB Centennial Professional Chair (2010)
  11. Vicente Lu Professional Chair in Forestry, UPLB (2006-2007)
  12. Dean Gregorio T. Zamuco Professional Chair in Social Forestry, UPLB (2000-2001, 2001-2002)
  13. Recipient, Investment Portfolio Faculty Grant, UPLB (1996-1997)
  14. 2nd Prize Winner, National Communicator’s for Agricultural and Rural Development Award (1985)
 
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Dr. Fernando P. Siringan

Education

1993 Ph.D. in Geology
Rice University 
Houston, Texas
1988 Master of Science in Geology
University of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines
1983 Bachelor of Science in Geology
University of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines

Scientific Recognition/ Honors/ Awards:
International
  1. Research Fellow, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature, Kyoto, Japan (2006-2007)
  2. Visiting Scientist, Tokyo Institute of  Technology, Japan (2001)
National
  1. Academician, National Academy of Science and Technology (Conferred in 2010)
  2. UP Scientist I (2006-2017)
  3. Gregorio Y. Zara Award for Basic Research (2008)
  4. National Research Council of the Philippines Achievement Award for Earth Science (2004)
  5. Outstanding Researcher for Physical Sciences, Gawad Chancellor University of the Philippines Diliman (1996)
  6. National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Outstanding Book Award in 2005 for the book “Atlas of the Philippines Coral Reefs”
  7. United Nations Development Program/ University of the Philippines Fellowship (1987-1990)
  8. National State Scholarship (Philippines) (1979-1983)
  9. 9th placer Geology Board Exam (1983)

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Ms. Lourdes V. Tibig

Education

1993 Diploma in Meteorology
University of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines
1984 Certificate en Agrometeorologie
Foundation Universitaire
Luxembourgeoise
Arlon, Belgium
1980 Master of Science in Meteorology
University of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Philippines
1966 Bachelor of Science in Meteorology
National University
Manila, Philippines

Scientific Recognition/ Honors/ Awards:
International
  1. Lead Author, Chapter 18 WG2 IPCC 5th Assessment Report (2011-2014)
  2. Government reviewer, IPCC 4th Assessment Report
  3. Climate Change Expert, Women @ Center Project entitled “Building Models of Gender-responsive Adaptation Strategies”, Oxfam (2010-2011)
National
  1. Lead Author/Contributing Lead Author, Philippine Climate Change (2014-present)
  2. Climate change specialist, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment in the Project Areas of the Philippine Development Program and Fundacion CODESPA (2015)
  3. Most Outstanding Book Award as one of the authors of “Changing Philippine Climate: Impacts on Agriculture and Natural Resources”, NAST (2015)
  4. Lead Consultant, Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment Component, Ecotown Project in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, and San Vicente, Palawan (2012-2013)
  5. Climate Change Expert and Team Leader, Capacity Assessment Phase 2, MDGF 1656 Joint Programme (2011)
  6. Climate Change Expert, Phase I of the MDGF Joint Programme of the Philippines and UN Agencies, (2009-2010)
  7. Most Outstanding Book Award as one of the authors of “Disturbing Climate”, NAST (2001)
  8. Sectoral Expert and Writer, Agriculture Sector of the Philippines, the National Action Plan on Climate Change (1998-1999)
  9. Expert for Agriculture Sector, Local Action Planning for Climate Change in Selected Provinces (1998-1999)
  10. Climate Change Expert, Enabling Local Communities to Plan for Climate Change Adaptation in the Agriculture Sector


Fr. Jose Ramon T. Villarin

Education

1997 Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences 
Georgia Institute of  Technology
Atlanta, GA, USA
1991 STB Theology
Loyola School of  Theology
Ateneo de Manila University
Quezon City, Philippines
1987 Master of Science in Physics
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI, USA
1980 Bachelor of Science in Physics
Ateneo de Manila University
Quezon City, Philippines

Scientific Recognition/ Honors/ Awards:
International
  1. Lead Reviewer, UNFCCC Expert Review Team for GHG Inventories, National Communications (2001-2010)
  2. Nobel Peace Prize as Contributor to the work of the IPCC (2007)
  3. Global Change Scholar, American Meteorological Society (1996)
  4. Outstanding Student Paper Award, American Geophysical Union Conference, San Francisco, USA (1995)
National
  1. Outstanding Book Award for “Disturbing Climate”, NAST (2002)
  2. National Outstanding Young Scientist, NAST (2000)
  3. Best Graduate Student Research Award, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Georgia Institute of  Technology (1997)
  4. Chair, Board of  Trustees, Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (2015-present)
  5. Chair, Board of  Trustees, Synergia (2012-present)
  6. Chair, Board of  Trustees, Manila Observatory (2011-present)
  7. Member, Board of  Trustees, Philippine Institute of Pure and Applied Chemistry (2012-present)
  8. Partnership for Clean Air (Steering Committee, Scientific Subcommittee) (2001-2005)
  9. Member, Air and Waste Management Association (1998-2005)