Dr. Ernesto J. del Rosario is recognized for his outstanding research contributions in physical chemistry and industrial biotechnology. Dr. del Rosario, the country’s leading expert in biofuels, is known for his pioneering R& D work on novel and practical ethanol fermentation processes using various substrates which include saccharine substrates, novel starch substrates such as cassava, unripe or reject bananas and lignocellulosic agricultural wastes. He designed and optimized pretreatment and saccharification processes for these lignocellulosic materials which are difficult to ferment.
Birthdate: 12 March 1943
Educational Background:
- B.S. Chemistry - U.P. Diliman - 1963
- M.S. (Physical Chemistry) - Cornell University (USA) - 1966
- Ph.D. (Physical Chemistry) - Cornell University
Honor and Awards:
- 1977 - TOYM (Ten Outstanding Young Men) Awardee in Natural Science
- 1980 - Ten Outstanding Young Scientist Awardee in Chemistry
- 1986 - Amando Clemente Memorial Lecture Award
- 1987 - Outstanding UPLB Researcher
- 1987 - Achievement Award NRCP Division of Chemical Sciences
- 1987 - Outstanding Faculty of UPLB College of Arts and Sciences\
- 1988 - Outstanding UP System Researcher
- 1990 - DistinguiShed Achievement Award in Research - KKP Los Banos
- 1990 - G. Y. Zara Award in Research - Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science
- 1992 - Achievement Award in Researh - Philippine Federation of Chemistry Societies
- 1994 - Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching - Kapisanang Kimika sa Pilipinas Los Banos
- 1994 - Outstanding Published Paper Award - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 1995 - Outstanding Researcher Award in Biochemistry - Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- 1999 - Outstanding Published Paper Award - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 2004 - Most Outstanding Alumnus Award - Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) High School Alumni Association
- 2006 - Outstanding Professional Award (Chemistry)
- 2010 - Outstanding Published Paper Award - National Academy of Science and Technology
