Dr. Filemon A. Uriarte Jr. is recognized for his scientific work on the application of the modern theory of flocculation/aggregation for multi-component solutions and suspensions and the subsequent engineering applications to environmental pollution control. He has applied his research results and expertise to solid waste management, water supply design and engineering, environmental impact assessment and industrial pollution control through programs initiated during his stewardship of the science department and through private enterprise
Birthdate: 15 October 1945
Educational Background:
- B.S. Chemical Engineering - University of the Philippines 1965
- Master of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) - University of the Philippines 1967
- Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering) - Carnegie-Mellon University - 1970
- Environmental Engineering Training Course - Asian Productivity Organization 1970
- R&D Institute Management - University of Denver 1984
Honors and Awards Received:
- 2010 - 100 Outstanding Alumni Engineers - University of the Philippines
- 2008 - 50 Outstanding Men and Women of Science, presented by the Government of the Philippines
- 2005 - Most Outstanding Professional Award in Chemical Engineering - Professional Regulation Commission
- 1999 - ASEAN Engineering Award - Singapore Institution of Engineers
- 1989 - Award for Outstanding Chemical Engineer in the Field of Government Service, awarded by the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers
- 1986 - Award of Distinction - Industrial Research Foundation
- 1985 - iamond Jubilee Award for the Most Outstanding Chemical Engineering Alumnus - University of the Philippines Alumni Engineers Association
- 1985 - Achievement Award - National Research Council of the Philippines
- 1984 - Testimonial Award for Outstanding Quezonian - Quezon (Tayabas) Association
- 1984 - Outstanding Young Scientist Award (Engineering) - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 1982 - Earth Award for Research and Development of Environmentally Sound Technology - National Environmental Protection Council
- 1980 - Outstanding Leaders of the Philippines (Who’s Who 1980) - Asia Research Systems, Inc.
- 1974 - Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) of the Philippines (Science) - Philippine Jaycees
- 1974 - President Manuel Roxas Award - Philippine Jaycees
- 1983 - Vidal A. Tan Professorial Chair in Environmental Engineering - University of the Philippines
