After extensive research, below is the link for the Full Biography of Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara. I found it googling about his wife, Ms. Philippines 1933 Engracia Laconico. The biography includes: his parents name, kids, contributions, awards, etc..
http://www.nhi.gov.ph/downloads/sm0038.pdf
Gregorio Y. Zara was a prominent Filipino scientist known for his work in physics and inventions. He conducted research in radio wave transmission and invented the solar energy heater and a prototype of the television phone. Zara also served as the first Filipino president of the National Research Council of the Philippines.
Gregorio Y. Zara
GREGORIO Y. ZARA
(1902-1978)
Pioneer Aeronautical Engineer and NationalScientist
A distinguished man in the fields of aeronautical engineering and education, Gregorio Y.
Zara, was born in Lipa, Batangas on March 12, 1902 to Brigido Zara and Severina Ynciong.
Zara finished his elementary and high school in his hometown as valedictorian, and
initially studied in the University of the Philippines before he sailed to the United States for
further studies. In 1926, he obtained his degree in Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a year later, his degree in Master of Science
in aeronautical engineering, summa cum laude, from the University of Michigan. An ambitious
and brilliant, Zara continued to obtained higher education. He obtained his Doctor of Science
degree from Sorbonne University in Paris in 1930, magna cum laude.
Upon his return to the Philippines, Dr. Zara was appointed technical assistant on aviation
matters in the office of the Secretary of Department of Public Works and Communications
(DPWC). Subsequently, he became chief of the aeronautical division of the DPWC. In 1936, he
was assistant director and chief aeronautical engineer in the Bureau of Aeronautics of the
Department of National Defense. For 21 years, he was director of aeronautical board, a position
he held and confirmed by the Congress of the Philippines up to 1952. Considered expert in the
Field, he chosen technical editor of Aviation Monthly and at various times, he worked as vice chairman
And acting chairman of the National Science Development Board, where a number of
Science projects were impetus.
He retired from government service in 1946 and joined the Far East Asian Technical
Institute (FEATI) and eventually became a member of its board of trustees. He was also a
Member of the board of directors of the National Shipyards and Steel Corporation and of the Civil
Aeronautics Board.
Dr. Zara became internationally known for his scientific inventions. He invented the
magnetic and induction compass for which he was awarded the "Brevet d' invention" by the
Ministre de Industrie of the Kingdom of Belgium. His invention of the semi-automatic propeller making
machine and the first aircraft engine using industrial alcohol as fuel drew admiration
from aviation circles throughout the world. The other products of his inventive genius included
the "solar-sor ber," which makes use of solar power for ordinary household needs, and the two-way
"Television-telephone," a device that permits a caller to see the picture of the party being
called, and vice-versa.
Dr. Zara traveled extensively in the United States, the Far East, Malaya, Asia, and Europe
To conduct investigative surveys. His research works and technical papers were published not only
in the Philippines but in Europe as well. His book, L'etude du compass, Magnitique e induction,
and his article, "L'etude seismologique de 1'0 de secondaire," were published in Paris, France in
1930. His locally published research works were "Development of Commercial Aviation in the
Philippines," "Prediction of Airplane Performance at a Glance," "Commercial Aviation in the
Philippines", "The Technical Aspect of the Arais & Calvo Manila-Madrid Flight," "Photo elastic
Stress Determination," "The Propeller-Cutting Machine," and "Industrial Alcohol as Aircraft
Fuel."
Zara was much honored by his countrymen. He was presented diplomas of merit by the
Business Writers Association of the Philippines (1951), the Philippine International Fair (1952)
and by the Society of Filipino Inventors (1955). He received meritorious citations as the "Propeller
Maker of the Year" (1952) and the "Aeronautical Engineer of the Year" (1953) by the Civil
Aeronautics Administration. He received three Presidential Awards from Presidents Garcia,
Macapagal and Marcos. All these citations and certificates of recognition were capped by the
Republic Cultural Heritage Award, and, in August 1978, the National Scientist Award.
On October 15, 1978, at the age of 76, Dr. Zara died of heart failure. He was survived by
his wife, the former Miss Philippines and Queen of the 1933 Philippine Carnival, Engracia
Laconico, and four children: Antonio, Pacita, Josefina, and Lourdes. The Philippine government
accorded him a state funeral at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.
Gregorio Zara is one of the most successful Filipino scientists today with over 30 inventions patented. To date, there is neither a biography or autobiography about him.
Gregorio Y. Zara wasn't a chemist.
Gregorio Y. Zara's parents were Dr. Francisco Zara and Maria Yamson.
Gregorio Y Zara was a famous Filipino scientist and inventor. He was born On March 8, 1902 and died on October 15, 1978.
October 15, 1978.
He was the inventor of the first two-way videophone
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Gregorio Y. Zara is the patented inventor of at least 30 devices, mostly in the field of aviation. His most famous one was the first two-way videophone.
Gregorio Y. Zara, a Filipino scientist, contributed to the physical law of electrical kinetic resistance and invented other devices related to the television and videophone and airplane engines. For further information, see the related link.
The renowned Filipino scientist and engineer Gregorio Y Zara was born on March 8th, 1902 and died on October 15th, 1978.
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Gregorio Zara married Lina Flor. They had three children together.
Lipa city.....