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B.S. (Mechanical Engineering), Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, 1926
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D. Sc. (Physics), Sorbornne University of Paris,
1930
Year elected as
Academician: 1978
Year
conferred as National Scientist: 1978
Dr. Zara's important
achievements include: the invention of two-way
television telephone, electrical kinetic resistance
known as the Zara effect, airplane engine using
alcohol as fuel which was first flown at the Manila
International Airport on September 30, 1954 and solar
energy.
For his more than 40
research works and 20 outstanding contributions to
science, Dr. Zara was well awarded. He was recipient
of a Presidential Diploma of Merit and Distinguished
Service Medal in 1959 for his pioneering works and
achievements in solar energy, aeronautics and
television; Presidential Gold Medal and Diploma of
Honor for Science and Research in 1966; and Cultural
Heritage award for Science Education and Aero
Engineering, 1966.
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