Английская Википедия:Gregorio Y. Zara

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:More citations needed Шаблон:Philippine name Шаблон:Infobox person Gregorio Ynciong Zara (8 March 1902 – 15 October 1978)Шаблон:R was a Filipino engineer, physicist, a National Scientist, and inventor. He was known as the father of videoconferencingШаблон:R for having invented the first two-way videophone.Шаблон:RШаблон:RШаблон:R He was also one of the country's pioneer aeronautical engineer having invented an airplane engine that ran on plain alcohol as fuel.Шаблон:R Among his other notable inventions include a solar-powered water heater,Шаблон:RШаблон:R, the discovery of the physical law of electrical kinetic resistance called the Zara effect,Шаблон:RШаблон:R, and a propeller-cutting machine,Шаблон:R among others.

Education

A native of Lipa, Batangas, Zara finished primary schooling at Lipa Elementary School, where he graduated as valedictorian in 1918. In 1922, he again graduated valedictorian in Batangas High School, an accolade which warranted him a grant to study abroad. With full support from his parents he then enrolled at the University of the Philippines in Manila.Шаблон:WhenШаблон:Citation needed

Zara then enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States,Шаблон:RШаблон:R and graduated with a degree of BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1926.Шаблон:RШаблон:RШаблон:R After that he obtained a Master of Science in Engineering (Aeronautical Engineering) at the University of Michigan in 1927,Шаблон:RШаблон:RШаблон:R where he graduated as summa cum laude.Шаблон:R In 1930, Zara then sailed to France to take up advanced studies in physics at the Sorbonne University in Paris.Шаблон:R He graduated summa cum laudeШаблон:R with a degree of Doctor of Science in Physics,Шаблон:R with "Tres Honorable,"Шаблон:Cn the highest honor conferred to graduate students.

Career

Upon his return to the Philippines, Zara was appointed Technical Assistant on aviation matters in the office of the Secretary of Department of Public Works and Communications (DPWC).Шаблон:R Subsequently, he became Chief of the aeronautical division of the DPWC.Шаблон:R In 1936, he was assistant directorШаблон:R and chief aeronautical engineerШаблон:R 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 was chosen to be the technical editor of Aviation Monthly and at various times.Шаблон:Cn In November 28, 1958, he was appointed as a MemberШаблон:R, and subsequently as Vice Chairman and Executive Director of the National Science Development Board, where a number of science projects were impetus, including the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission.Шаблон:R

While busy in government positions, Zara also was an educator. He was an instructor of aeronautics at the Valeriano Aviation School, at the American Far Eastern School of Aviation (1933) and at the Far Eastern University (1937–41).Шаблон:R After his retirement from the government service in 1946, he joined the Far Eastern Air Transport Incorporated (FEATI).Шаблон:R In 1945–1946, he served as President of FEATI Enterprises, Inc.Шаблон:R Other positions he held were: Executive Vice President and Dean of Engineering and Technology at FEATI University (1946–); President of FEATI Scientific and Manufacturing Corp., Inc. (1956); 1st Vice President and Director, FEATI Industries, Inc. (1956–); Dean of the Institute of Science, Director of Research, and Director, Graduate School (1959–); and Director of FEATI Bank and Trust Co. (1961–).Шаблон:R He also became the Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of FEATI University (1946–).Шаблон:R

He was also a member of the board of directors of the National Shipyards and Steel CorporationШаблон:R and of the Civil Aeronautics Board.Шаблон:R

Marriage and children

On September 1, 1934, he married the former Miss Philippines and Queen of the 1933 Philippine Carnival, Engracia Laconico,Шаблон:R and had four children: Antonio, Pacita,Шаблон:R Josefina, and Lourdes.Шаблон:R

Death

On October 15, 1978, at the age of 76, Zara died of heart failure. The Philippine government accorded him a state funeral at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

Awards and Recognitions

During his lifetime he received several awardsШаблон:R, which include the following:

In 1978 he was conferred the Order of National Scientist by President Ferdinand Marcos.Шаблон:R