Academician Edgardo D. Gomez graduatedsumma cum laudefrom De La Salle University (BA/BS Ed) and obtained his MS in Biology and PhD in Marine Biology from St. Mary's University, Minnesota and University of California, San Diego, respectively.
Acd. Gomez is recognized for his outstanding contributions to science particularly his researches on marine ecosystems which became the bases for management of and the conservation programs for the country's marine resources. Most notable among his researches have been on coral reef ecology and conservation, reestablishment of giant clam stocks, and marine science capacity enhancement.
Currently, he is the Coordinator of the Philippines/Southeast Asia Center of Excellence of the Coral Reef Targeted Research Program of the Global Environment Facility and World Bank (GEF/WB) and Principal Investigator in two international projects on coral reef restoration and remediation. Acd. Gomez has numerous scientific publications both nationally and internationally.
Birthdate: November 7, 1938
Died: December 1, 2019
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. Marine Biology-University of California - San Diego(Scripps Institution of Oceanography) 1973
- M.Sc. Biology- St. Mary's University 1967
- B.A/B.S. Ed. Social Science/English - De La Salle University 1962
Research Interest:
- Coral Reef Ecology and Restoration
- Conservation of Marine Resources
- Reproduction of Marine invertebrates and Culture of Giant Clams
Honors and Awards Received:
- 1962 - Graduated Summa cum laude/ Gold Medal for General Excellence - De La Salle University, Manila
- 1966 - Fulbright Travel Grantee - Philippine American Educational Foundation
- 1973 - Foreign Graduate Scholarship - National Science Development Board (now DOST)
- 1982 - Earth Award - National Environment Protection Council - Ministry of Human Settlements
- 1982 - Likas Yaman Award - Department of Environment and Natural Resources
- 1988 - Outstanding Administrator - University of the Philippines
- 1989 - Global 500 Roll of Honour - United Nations Environment Programme
- 1989 - Likas Yaman Award - Department of Environment and Natural Resources
- 1992 - The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) in Science (Marine Biology) - Philippine Jaycee Senate
- 1993 - Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 1996 - Outstanding Science Administrator - Department of Science and Technology/NSTW
- 1997 - Gawad Chanselor: Outstanding Administrator of an Institute - University of the Philippines, Diliman
- 1998 - Gregorio Y. Zara Award (Basic Science) - Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science (PHILAAS)
- 2000 - Presidential Lingkod Bayan (Service to the Nation) Award - Civil Service Commission
- 2001 - Group Award for the Species Conservation Category - ROYALE 2001 Awarding – Rotary Club of Makati
- 2001 - Honorary Member - Asian Fisheries Society
- 2003 - Concepcion D. Dadufalza Distinguished Achievement Award - University of the Philippines, Diliman
- 2005 - University Professor Emeritus - University of the Philippines Diliman
- 2006 - Achievement Award - De La Salle University Alumni Association (Marine Biology)
- 2009 - Lifetime Achievement Award - The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, UP Chapter
- 2010 - Honorary Professor - University of Queensland, Australia
- 2014 - Proclaimed as National Scientist - President of the Republic of the Philippines
