Alfredo Mahar Francisco Amante Lagmay (born October 4, 1966) is a Filipino geologist. He is executive director of Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) and a professor at the National Institute of Geological Sciences of the University of the Philippines Diliman.
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 Lagmay during the awarding ceremony of The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) in 2013. | |
| Born | Alfredo Mahar Francisco Amante Lagmay October 4, 1966 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Education | University of the Philippines Diliman (BSc, 1987; MSc, 1993) University of Cambridge (PhD, 2001) |
| Known for | Project NOAH |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology |
| Institutions | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Thesis | Studies on explosive eruptions and emplacement of pyroclastic flows (2001) |
| Doctoral advisor | David Pyle |
Education and career
editLagmay earned his B.Sc. in geology in 1987 and M.Sc. in 1993 from the University of the Philippines Diliman.[3] He earned his PhD in geology from the University of Cambridge in 2001. He also became a visiting scientist at the Geophysics Department of Stanford University and National Autonomous University of Mexico.[4][3] He is currently a faculty member of the National Institute of Geological Sciences of the University of the Philippines Diliman.[5] Upon returning to the university as a professor, his research interest focused on volcanic behavior and implications for human activities.[6]
His expertise on disaster mitigation[6] allowed him to lead DOST's Project NOAH as executive director in 2012; Project NOAH has been described as the country's leading disaster prevention and mitigation program.[7]
Lagmay has published detailed analyses of major disasters in the Philippines such as the Guinsaugon landslide; Mayon eruptions; typhoons Ondoy, Sendong, Pablo, and Yolanda; and storm surges.[8][9] He was part of the Philippine panel on the Philippine claim to Benham Rise in the United Nations Commission on the Law of the Sea.[1]
In 2013, Lagmay was awarded the Outstanding Filipino for Geology and Earth Science,[2] and was awarded as "WikiPinoy of the Year" by WikiPilipinas in 2014 for “empowering the public with open information and insight into the significant issues affecting the country today.”[7] Lagmay was awarded the Plinius Medal by the European Geosciences Union on 15 April 2015, in Vienna, Austria, for his "outstanding interdisciplinary natural-hazard research and natural-disaster engagement in the Philippines, particularly with respect to volcanic hazards, earthquakes, typhoons, landslides and floods."[8][9][1] He is the first Asian to receive the award.[10]
Lagmay was also a radio personality. He co-hosted RED Alert on DZMM with reporters Atom Araullo and Ted Esguerra. The radio program was recognized in the 9th Hildegarde Awards of St. Scholastica College in 2015,[11] the Communication Management Award of Merit for the Multi-Audience Communication category by the Philippine Quill Awards for 2014[12] and the 2014 Catholic Mass Media Award (CMMA) for best educational radio program.
Lagmay has been a consultant to the World Bank[1][10] and a member of the Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering.[13]
Personal life
editLagmay is the youngest son of Alfredo Lagmay, national scientist for experimental psychology and Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of the Philippines Diliman.[14]
Awards and recognition
edit- Presidential Citation for Search and Rescue Work in Guinsaugon[1]
- Outstanding Research Award for advanced science and technology in the Philippines for innovative applications of space technology, 2008[1]
- University of the Philippines Scientist awards, 2008 and 2011[1][10]
- New Media Digital Heroes Award, 2012[1][10]
- Cyberpress Best IT Product of the Year for development of the Project NOAH website and mobile tools, 2012[1][10]
- Professional Regulation Commission Outstanding Professional of the Year in Geology, 2013[1][10]
- The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Award for Geology and Earth Science by the Junior Chamber International and the Senate of the Philippines, 2013[2]
- WikiPinoy of the Year by WikiPilipinas and Vibal Foundation, 2014[7]
- Distinguished Alumni Award in Disaster Mitigation by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association, 2014[8][10]
- Plinius Medal by the European Geosciences Union, 2015[8]
- Gawad sa Kaunlaran[15]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Alfredo M. F. A. Lagmay, Plinius Medal 2015". European Geosciences Union. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ a b c "Photo Release: President Aquino at TOFIL 2013 awarding ceremonies, January 29, 2014". Official Gazette. Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ a b Lagmay, Alfredo Mahar - Curriculum Vitae. University of the Philippines Diliman, National Institute of Geological Sciences
- ^ "Mahar Lagmay". GEOS, Inc. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Meet the 2014 WikiPinoy of the Year, Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay". Vibal Foundation and WikiPilipinas. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ a b Copok, Tiffany Chua (8 July 2015). "Asia's Rising Scientists: Professor Mahar Lagmay". Asian Scientist. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ a b c "Project NOAH Executive Director Dr. Alfredo Mahar Lagmay awarded 2014 WikiPinoy of the Year". National Operational Assessment of Hazards. DOST Project NOAH. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ a b c d Tupaz, Voltaire (16 April 2015). "UP disaster scientist wins top European geosciences award". Rappler. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ a b "Life work". Manila Standard Today. 19 April 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Lagmay wins Plinius Medal". University of the Philippines Diliman. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "RED Alert recognized at the Hildegarde awards". NOAH Blog. DOST Project NOAH. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "RED Alert, ABS-CBN Receive Philippine Quill Awards". NOAH Blog. DOST Project NOAH. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "7 Distinguished Filipinos Elected to PAASE Membership in 2011". Philippine-American Academy of Science & Engineering. 2 May 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ^ Lontoc, Jo Florento. "Palma Hall Annex named after illustrious Psychology prof". University of the Philippines System. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "AFP awards 'Gawad sa Kaunlaran' to Project NOAH - UP NOAH Center". center.noah.up.edu.ph. Archived from the original on 2019-09-25.