UPAE PROFESSIONAL DEGREE AWARD FOR
ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of the Philippines 1978
Master of Engineering in Computer and Systems Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1983
For his 30 years of experience in industry and the academe; for being a pioneer in microelectronics and microprocessor systems design in the Philippines and an authority in Original Design Manufacturing of automotive, industrial and RF electronics products for global equipment manufacturers; for his leadership in the first large scale successful VLSI operation in the Philippines, contributing significantly in the enhancement of the global competitiveness of the local electronics industry; for being a past Chairman of the UP Electrical Engineering Department; and for being head of Design and Development (Asia) of Integrated Micro Electronics, the 24th largest Electronics Manufacturing Solutions and 9th largest automotive products provider in the world.