Dr. Aura G. Matias is recognized for her significant contributions in the field of industrial engineering research and education towards sustainable development and environmental management. The public assessment of water services (PAWS) based on network quality, water quality and service quality, developed by Dr. Matias has been recognized as a key performance indicator of Manila water system concessionaires. Dr. Matias’ assessment study of 18 government agencies regarding perception of corruption resistance among their employees in terms of leadership, organization, procurement, manpower recruitment and promotion, resulted in important baseline information for programs to build integrity among the employees which is now being utilized. Her involvement in various governmental projects has generated new knowledge and crucial information that form the basis of government policy formulation and decision-making structures. Her mentoring capabilities have been highly regarded and encompass not only the field of industrial engineering but other engineering disciplines as well.
Birthdate: 11 September 1960
Educational Background:
- Ph. D Industrial Engineering - Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana, USA - 1996
- M.S. Industrial Engineering - University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City - 1989
- BS Industrial Engineering - University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City - 1982
Honor and Awards:
- 2011 - Academician, National Academy of Sciene and Technology (NAST)/DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (DOST)
- 2010 - TOP 100 Outstanding Engineers, U.P. ALUMNI ENGINEERS (UPAE)
- 2007 - Outstanding Professional Awardee for Engineering & Technology, U.P. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (UPAA)
- 2007 - Outstanding Engineering Professor (CONFUCIAN AWARD), UPERDFI
- 2007 - 2006 Achievement Award for Engineering Research, NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF THE PHILIPPINES (NRCP)
- 2007 - Industrial Engineering Days: Taking IE UP, Engineering Student Council
- 2006 - Outstanding Industrial Engineering Professor, “ALAY SA INHINYERO”, U.P.ENGINEERING SOCIETY
- 2004 - The Outstanding Woman in the Nation's Service (TOWNS), TOWNS FOUNDATION, INC
- 2004 - Outstanding Industrial Engineering Professor, “ALAY SA INHINYERO”, U.P.ENGINEERING SOCIETY
- 2003 - Outstanding Faculty Research, UPERDFI
- 2002 - Gawad Chanselor Awardee, PINAKAMAHUSAY NA GURO SA GAWAING EKSTENSYION
- 2001 - International Publication Award, Presindent's Award, University of the Philippines