What is a biography of Gregorio Y Zara?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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.