In recognition of his research achievements in Theoretical Physics cited in advanced physics publications including the Handbook of Feynman Path Integrals; his participation in the international scientific community as conference convenor, speaker, journal referee, reviewer, and editorial board member, his commitment to the development of physics teaching and research in the Philippines as Founding Director of the research Center for Theoretical Physics, Central Visayan Institute Foundation (CVIF) in Jagna, Bohol and as former Director and Professor of the National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman, and his dedicated efforts to improve basic education through the innovative CVIF Dynamics Learning Program whic has been adopted by other schools in the Philippines.
Birthdate: 18 November 1956
Educational Background:
- B.S. Physics University of the Philippines Diliman 1977
- M.S. Physics State University of New York at Albany 1979
- Ph.D. Physics State University of New York at Albany 1982
Honors and Awards Received:
- 1973 - Valedictorian - Don Bosco Technical College (Mandaluyong, Manila)
- 1973 - Entrance Scholar - University of the Philippines Diliman
- 1974 - College Scholar (First Sem) - University of the Philippines Diliman
- 1975 - College Scholar (First Sem) - University of the Philippines Diliman
- 1979 - Outstanding Teaching Assistant of the Year - State University of New York at Albany
- 1980 - Allen Dudley Jones Fellow - State University of New York at Albany
- 1982 - Balik Scientist Awardee - Department of Science and Technology
- 1983 - Philippine Exchange Scientist to Japan - Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
- 1983 - Faculty Grant - University of the Philippines
- 1987 - Service Award - College of Science University of the Philippines
- 1987 - Achievement Award in Physics - National Research Council of the Philippines
- 1987 - Alexander von Humboldt Fellow
- 1989 - Outstanding Young Scientist Award - National Academy of Science and Technoloy
- 1989 - Faculty Grant - University of the Philippines
- 1990 - Philippine Exchange Scientist to Japan - Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
- 1993 - NAST TWAS Science Prize in Physics - NAST TWAS Science Prize in Physics - National Academy of Science and Technoloy and Technology and the Third World Academy of Science
- 1995 - Philippine Exchange Scientist to Japan - Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
- 1995 - Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Teacher - University of the Philippines
- 1995 - Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Researcer - University of the Philippines
- 1995 - Crisostomo and Cristina Garcia Annual Award for Excellence - University of the Philippines
- 1996 - Outstanding Scientist Award - Department of Science and Technology Region VII
- 1998 - Philippine Exchange Scientist to Japan - Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
- 2005 - Sikatuna Award - Provincial Governement of Bohol
- 2005 - Gregorio Y. Zara Award - Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science
- 2005 - Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 2009 - Gawad Haydee Yorac Award - Meralco and University of the Philippines
- 2009 - Outstanding Boholano Around the World Award - First Consolidated Bank, Provincial Government of Bohol and Tigum Bol-anon sa Tibuok Kalibutan
- 2009 - “Many Faces of the Teacher” Award - Bato Balani Foundation
- 2010 - Ramon Magsaysay Award - Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation
