Dr. Fabian M. Dayrit is recognized for his significant achievements in the field of chemistry, spectroscopy and environmental science which have contributed to the growth of science and science education in the country. He isolated and identified new pharmacologically active bioactive compounds in indigenous plants, particularly, lagundi. With students and co-workers, he explored the use of nuclear magnetic resonance for chemical analysis as well as structural analysis of polysaccharides, especially carrageenan from Philippine seaweeds. His researches established standards for essential composition and quality factors of commercial virgin coconut oil and how VCO can be differentiated from refined coconut and copra oil.
Birthdate: 4 December 1953
Educational Background:
- Post-doctoral Research Associate - OxfordUniversity - 1982
- PhD Chemistry - Princeton University - 1981
- MA Chemistry - Pirnceton University - 1978
- BS Chemistry - Ateneo De Manila University - 1975
Honor and Awards:
- 1975 - Cum Laude- BS Chemistry - Ateneo de Manila University
- 1975 - Top 10 in Chemistry Licensure Examinations - Professional Regulation Commission
- 1982 - Long-term Balik-Scientist Awardee - National Science and Technology Authority
- 1988 - Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award for Government Service - Civil Service Commission
- 1993 - Fulbright Foundation Senior Research Grantee
- 1995 - Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines (TOYM) in the field of Chemistry
- 1995 - Achievement Award in Chemistry Education - Philippine Federation of Chemistry Societies
- 1995 - Award for Best Paper - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 2002 - Achievement Award for the Chemical Sciences - National Research Council of the Philippines.
- 2007 - Award for Best Paper - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 2009 - Award for Outstanding Scholarly Work - Ateneo de Manila University
- 2009 - Special Award, “Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan” in the field of Chemistry - 438th Araw ng Maynila celebration
- 2009 - Academician - National Academy of Science & Technology
- 2010 - Award of Excellence in Science & Engineering - Philippine Development Foundation USA
- 2011 - Outstanding Scientific Paper Award - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 2012 - Silver Pillar Recognition - Science Education Institute
- 2014 - Gregorio Zara Award for Basic Research - Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science (PhilAAS)
