10 Filipino Inventors Shaping the Future
010 Filipino Inventors Shaping the Future
Fe del Mundo (1911–2011): A Filipino pediatrician, Del Mundo invented the incubator and contributed significantly to the development of pediatric medicine. She was the first woman admitted to Harvard Medical School.
Agapito Flores (1897–1939): Often referred to as the "Father of the Philippine Inventors," Flores is credited with inventing the fluorescent lamp. However, some of the claims about his invention have been disputed.
Angel Alcala: A marine biologist and environmentalist, Alcala pioneered methods of coral transplantation, helping to restore damaged reefs. His work has had a significant impact on marine conservation.
Gregorio Zara (1902–1978): Zara invented the "Zara Effect" or the electrical kinetic resistance phenomenon, which has applications in various fields, including telecommunication and physics.
Eduardo San Juan (1941–2009): San Juan invented the Lunar Rover, a remote-controlled robotic vehicle used in exploring the moon's surface during the Apollo 15 mission in 1971.
Ramon Barba: A plant physiologist, Barba invented a technology to induce flowering in mango trees using a chemical solution. This innovation revolutionized the mango industry by allowing farmers to control the fruiting season.
Diosdado Banatao: An engineer and entrepreneur, Banatao played a crucial role in developing several technologies in the early days of the personal computer industry, including the PC chipset, graphics accelerator, and Ethernet controller.
Aurelio del Rosario (1888–1982): Del Rosario invented the karaoke machine in the 1970s, which has become a global entertainment phenomenon.
Francisco Quisumbing (1894–1986): Quisumbing invented the Quink ink, a type of ink used in Parker pens. He held more than 80 patents for various inventions.
Daniel Dingel (1921–2010): Dingel claimed to have invented a water-powered car engine that could run on water as fuel. However, his claims were controversial and debated within the scientific community.