Who is Dr. Fabian Millar Dayrit?

Dr. Fabian Dayrit is a Philippine educator and scientist.

He is a professor of chemistry at Ateneo de Manila University.
Dayrit is known for his phytochemical work for the
development of lagundi as part of the National Integrated
Research Program on Medicinal Plants.

Dr. Dayrit received a Bachelor of Science degree in

Chemistry from Ateneo de Manila University in 1975. Three
years later he earned his Master of Arts degree and a Doctor of
Philosophy degree in Chemistry in 1981 from Princeton
University.

What is the contribution of Dr. Fabian Dayrit in Science?

Dr. Fabian Dayrit is recognized for his outstanding scientific researches in the field of
chemistry, spectroscopy and environmental science which in various ways, have contributed in
the growth of science and science education in the country.

His research in natural products has led to a better understanding of bioactives and the
identification of a new compound from indigenous plants particularly lagundi. He has explored
the use of nuclear magnetic resonance for chemical analysis as well as structural analysis of
polysaccharides, espcially carrageenan from Philippine seaweeds.

He has developed a methodology using Gas Chromatography coupled with high

resolution Mass Spectrometry for low-level analysis of various compounds, including 3-MCPD
in soy sauce and drugs in urine, that show our capabilities in doing world-class chemical
analysis.

His scientific and academic works have resulted in various publications in ISI-listed and
non-ISI-listed journals, thus raising the bar of Philippine research standards in chemistry,
spectroscopy, and environmental science.

Among his most popular initiatives include “Project Blue Skies”, started out as a
thesis and later evolved into Ateneo de Manila’s all-out war against smoke pollution.
The project-turned-campaign required vehicle emission testings in applying for vehicle stickers
in entering the lush Ateneo de Manila University premises. This initiative was adopted later by
the Land Transportation Office as a prerequisite for vehicle registrations.
Who is Dr. Rafael D. Guerrero III?

He was recognized because of his

scientific and technical contributions to
the growth of Sex Reversal and Hatchery
Techniques that help the commercial
fabrication of high yielding market-size
tilapia in the Philippines and other
nations.

What is the contribution of Dr. Fabian Dayrit in Science?

▪ Recognized for his pioneering work on tilapia sex reversal technology that contributed
significantly to world aquaculture.
▪ Awarded by Heine and World Aquaculture Society President Kevin Fitzsimmons during the
6th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture recently held in Manila.
▪ Began his initial studies on tilapia sex reversal process for his doctoral dissertation at
Auburn University in the USA in early 1970s
▪ Served as the First Dean of its college of fisheries at the Central Luzon State University in
Muñoz, Nueva Ecija.
▪ Received national awards (Rizal Pro Patria, Ten Outstanding Young Men, and IBM Science
and Technology) for his outstanding contributions to fisheries and aquaculture
▪ An Academician of the National Academy of Science and Technology
▪ 1978 TOYM Awardees for Fisheries and Aqua Culture
▪ Currently Co-Proprietor of Aquatic Biosystems at Bay, Laguna