Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea is recognized for his outstanding work and accomplishments in the fields of naval architecture, marine engineering, and marine transportation systems. His original design of marine propellers and schedule of containership service which incorporated sea conditions characterized by stochastic variables other than the usual calm conditions and stochastic conditions of ship operations have significantly contributed to maritime knowledge and technology. His experiences as naval architect and marine engineer honed his knowledge and skills in the design of various ship parts and systems, and in the review of reefer containership, structural details of containership, main engine and propeller selection and electrical load, heating oil and hydrostatic calculations. Dr. Vea has continuously applied these in his work in the academe, government and private sector.
Birthdate: 20 March 1952
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. Marine Transportation Systems, Naval Architecture and Operations Research - University of California at Berkeley 1991
- S.M. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering - Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1981
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering - University of the Philippines 1978
Honors and Awards Received:
- 2010 - Philippine Development Honoree in Science and Technology - Ayala Foundation USA (now the Philippine Development Foundation USA [PhilDev USA])
- 2010 - 100 Outstanding Alumni Engineers of the University of the Philippines (1910-2010) - University of the Philippines Alumni Engineers
- 2008 - 50 Men and Women of Science - Department of Science and Technology
- 2008 - 2008 Most Outstanding Fulbrighter in Science and Technology - Philippines Fulbright Scholars Association
- 2003 - ASEAN Engineering Award given by the - Outstanding Achievement, International Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi UP Chapter 045
- 2001 - Academician - National ACademy of Science and Technology
- 2001 - Outstanding Professional Award in Engineering - University of the Philippines Alumni Association
- 2000 - Most Distinguished Alumnus - University of the Philippines Alumni Engineers
- 2001 - Outstanding Son of Balanga, Bataan - HAS Club of Balanga
- 1993 - Gawad Lagablab Award for Science and Technology Education - Philippine Science High School Alumni Association
- 1978 - Most Outstanding Male Graduate - University of the Philippines.
- 1967 - Pambihirang Talino (Extraordinary Intelligence) Award - National Movement for Science and Technology