The Philippines chalks up another reason to be proud, as one of its scientists, Dr. Alumanda M. dela Rosa, Director of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, is formally recognized internationally as among distinguished "Women In Nuclear" who have contributed significantly to the peaceful use of nuclear technology.
The World Nuclear Association (WNA), who conferred the special honor on Ms. dela Rosa, cited her "excellence in leadership and her achievements in the realm of nuclear science and technology and for embodying the value, spirit and aspirations of women in the nuclear professions throughout the world". The awarding ceremony was held on 8 September, at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Center in London, on the occasion of the 30th Annual Symposium of the WNA.
On top of her already substantial list of professional achievements, Dr. dela Rosa also recently gained honor with her appointment as Chairperson of the International Atomic Energy Agency's Standing Advisory Committee on Technical Assistance and Cooperation (SAGTAC), where she has the distinction of being the first woman Chair. She likewise performs in the following capacity: National Representative to the IAEA Regional Cooperative Agreement (RCA); National Focal Person for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO); and Philippine Coordinator for the Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA).
Dr. dela Rosa is a Career Scientist IV who earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry as a scholar at the University of Hawaii.
