Edgardo D. Gomez, Ph.D. National Scientist Professor Emeritus Founding Director, UP-MSI Education: Ph.D. Marine Biology Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California- San Diego Research Interests: Coral Reef Ecology and Restoration, Conservation of Marine Resources, Reproduction of Marine invertebrates and Culture of Giant Clams Selected Publications:
Awards and Recognition: 2014 - Proclaimed as National Scientist - President of the Republic of the Philippines 2010 - Honorary Professor - University of Queensland, Australia 2009 - Lifetime Achievement Award - The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, UP Chapter 2006 - Achievement Award - De La Salle University Alumni Association (Marine Biology) 2005 - University Professor Emeritus - University of the Philippines Diliman 2003 - Concepcion D. Dadufalza Distinguished Achievement Award - University of the Philippines, Diliman 2001 - Honorary Member - Asian Fisheries Society 2001 - Group Award for the Species Conservation Category - ROYALE 2001 Awarding – Rotary Club of Makati 2000 - Presidential Lingkod Bayan (Service to the Nation) Award - Civil Service Commission 1998 - Gregorio Y. Zara Award (Basic Science) - Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science (PHILAAS) 1997 - Gawad Chanselor: Outstanding Administrator of an Institute - University of the Philippines, Diliman 1996 - Outstanding Science Administrator - Department of Science and Technology/NSTW 1993 - Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology 1992 - The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) in Science (Marine Biology) - Philippine Jaycee Senate 1989 - Likas Yaman Award - Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1989 - Global 500 Roll of Honour - United Nations Environment Programme 1988 - Outstanding Administrator - University of the Philippines 1982 - Likas Yaman Award - Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1982 - Earth Award - National Environment Protection Council - Ministry of Human Settlements 1973 - Foreign Graduate Scholarship - National Science Development Board (now DOST) 1966 - Fulbright Travel Grantee - Philippine American Educational Foundation 1962 - Graduated Summa cum laude/ Gold Medal for General Excellence - De La Salle University, Manila
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